First Generation Students

Welcome to the First-Generation Students Community at the University of Florida! The resources and tools provided here have been thoughtfully curated to support you as a first-generation college student.

This community includes information and resources to empower you in building your career and professional development at UF and beyond. Take the time to explore articles, blog posts, and success stories from fellow first-gen students. Discover ways to make the most of your time at UF, like getting involved in student organizations, connecting with first-gen alumni, and utilizing real-time labor market data to guide your career choices.

From Passion to Project: Our Year in Path to Purpose

1. Introduction

Path to Purpose: Community-Based Projects (Path to Purpose) is a hands-on service-learning program run by the University of Florida’s Brown Center for Leadership & Service (BCLS) that helps students grow while making a real difference in their communities.


By The Brown Center for Leadership & Service
The Brown Center for Leadership & Service
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Insights from SoFlo DevCon 2025

This year’s SoFlo DevCon, South Florida’s premier developer conference, brought together tech professionals, students, and thought leaders for a full day of learning, networking, and innovation. The 2025 theme, “To the Future and Beyond,” focused on how emerging technologies—especially artificial …

By Karissa Singh
Karissa Singh
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Top Skills Second-Year Students Need to Develop Now

As a second-year student, you’re at a pivotal point in your college journey. It’s the perfect time to focus on developing key skills that employers are actively seeking across all industries. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Wellness at Work: How to Go from “Surviving” to “Thriving” in Your Career

It’s easy to think of “career” and “wellness” as separate. One is about resumes, jobs, and LinkedIn. The other is about self-care, balance, and feeling whole. But in reality, they’re deeply connected.

The most sustainable, fulfilling careers are built when …

By Anna Steffanini
Anna Steffanini Career Coach
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3 Ways to Highlight Your Career Interests in an Interview

Talking about future goals and career interests is a key component of almost every interview. But the questions“Tell me a little bit about why you want this position” and “Where do you see yourself five years from now?” regularly spark …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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Career Resources

Pre-Law students seeking financial aid and scholarship support should utilize AccessLex Institute. This website offers many free resources and webinars …

Experiential Learning encompasses diverse personal and professional activities, engaging you beyond the classroom to gain practical insights, develop knowledge and …

Job board related resource through the State of Florida. This page is focused on current students and recent graduates interested …

Join the First-Gen Community on Gator Network!

Connect with first-gen alumni, students, faculty, and staff who are ready to …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.