If first-generation college students don’t have connections from built-in networks, they should use their school’s resources. For example, Harvard University has the Harvard First Generation Program that prepares students for post-grad life. Students should also visit the career services office …
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Embarking on the job search can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many things to consider when looking for a job, from the work environment to career development, but what are the most important factors to keep in mind? …
I was a first-generation college student, and while I’ve held numerous jobs over the past decade, the struggles that began in college still have a lasting effect on me today. Unfortunately, many of the issues we first-generation college students (or …
As a young scientist, doing your research and building up your career is hard enough. The demands to learn the art of the trade, make a mark in your field, and navigate the highly competitive academic world can rapidly become …
Jessica Marmolejos values education — and so does her family.
“I come from a big family,” she said. “Everyone has either graduated from college or is going to graduate college,” she said.
With family roots in the Dominican Republic, education proved …
