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.
In this episode I interview my mastermind sibling Camila Cardozo, who is a brand strategist and content producer for conscious entrepreneurs and brands. Camila has such deep and beautiful insight about the power of authenticity. Because that’s what’s at the …
Today’s episode is another Financial Literacy Month conversation, this time with Money Coach Aqura Nicholson. Earning more money doesn’t automatically mean you know how to manage more money. This is something that both Aqura and I had to learn the …
“Never back down in the face of adversity.” That’s a motto Elizabeth Reinhardt has carried with her in work and life. A first-generation college graduate who originally wanted to attend cosmetology school, she fell in love with marketing as an undergraduate …
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 …
Listen to the First Gen Coach interview Nikki Barua, Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech! Nikki is a first generation immigrant and shares her journey of navigating the corporate sector, taking many career pivots, and eventually walking away at the …
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 …
