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Edwin C. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain

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Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain. Edwin, who started as a tenth-grade high school student at Presidio High School in a small rural community near the Texas-Mexican border in West Texas, is a first-generation college student who initially desired to be an architect and give back to his community.

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.” The Hartford campus itself holds a large percentage of first-generation students, according to Rola. “We know that there are certain issues that we want to tackle in the mentoring program.

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Tameka Ellington: Fashion pioneer gives back to TRIO, Kent State

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Tameka is the founder and CEO of First Generation Revolutionaries. In 2020, Tameka started First Generation Revolutionaries , a company with a mission to support students professionally, personally, and spiritually through empowering keynotes, training sessions, and mentorship programs. November 14, 2022.

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Christina Westbrook: She overcame traumatic accident to help others

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Not only was she still adjusting to a new environment, but she was also navigating college as a first-generation student. She remembered hearing about TRIO Student Support Services as a resource for first-generation students and decided to seek help from a TRIO advisor. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney.

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From Port-au-Prince to Policy: A TRIO Upward Bound Journey of Service and Success

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I volunteered to speak to students in Ecuador, organized a book drive for underserved schools in Mexico, and helped create a State Department’s federal program to support first-generation college graduates in the United States and at our diplomatic missions abroad. welcomes their perspectives.

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services

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I still seek ways to support first-generation students and even taught summer courses for the UNH Upward Bound program in 2021 and 2022. Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued dedication to supporting first-generation, low-income students. They indeed held me down, and I’m forever grateful.

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.” The Hartford campus itself holds a large percentage of first-generation students, according to Rola. “We know that there are certain issues that we want to tackle in the mentoring program.

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