{"id":5578,"date":"2019-03-28T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/?p=5578"},"modified":"2021-10-15T20:55:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T20:55:40","slug":"advice-from-a-first-generation-student-your-guide-to-on-campus-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/admissions\/blog\/advice-from-a-first-generation-student-your-guide-to-on-campus-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice from a First-Generation Student: Your Guide to On-Campus Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a first-generation student can be challenging\u2014I have been there. As a first-generation student myself, I was lucky enough to have older brothers who attended college before me. They were there to support me while I began my new journey. However, this is something that many other first-generation students may not have\u2014instead, you may need to rely on the support of on-campus resources to help you succeed in college.<\/p>\n

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What Does First-Generation Mean?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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First-generation students are the first in their family to attend college and earn a Bachelor\u2019s degree. This means that neither parent of a first-generation student has earned a four-year college degree. These students are highly represented here at WSU, with nearly 40% of our students recognized as First-Gen Warriors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Winona State University prides itself to offer a number of resources for its first-generation students to help ease the transition, and I am personally grateful for how these resources have impacted my college experience.<\/p>\n

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4 Helpful On-Campus Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Here are four resources available at WSU that will make your experience as a first-generation student smooth and meaningful:<\/p>\n

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1. First-Gen Warrior Club<\/a> <\/strong><\/h5>\n

WSU\u2019s First-Gen Warrior Club<\/a> provides first-generation students with a close-knit community they can turn to to ask questions, find resources and make new friends. This club allows first-generation students to connect and bond with one another over their college experiences, as well as create relationships they will cherish forever.<\/p>\n

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2. Scholarships<\/a> <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Among the list of scholarships<\/a> offered by WSU include first-generation-specific awards. The First-Gen Warrior Scholarship, worth $1,000, is available to support and encourage our first-generation students in earning their college degree.<\/p>\n

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3. Warrior Success Center<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

WSU prioritizes the success of its students. The Warrior Success Center<\/a> is an extremely useful resource because it works to offer support to students in four different areas. These services include:<\/p>\n