The country with which a person has the closest ties, based on his/her parents' country of birth or his/her own country of birth. The migration background of a person with a first-generation migration ...

Being a first-gen student is not a homogenous experience, as important factors such as cultural background, socioeconomic status, and access to educational resources also impact a student’s experience ...

I can assure you that if you have a passion for learning, it is possible to succeed in an environment that is completely new to you. If I did it, so can you! Being a first-generation and low-income ...

Being the first in your family to attend higher education can be a rewarding and exciting experience. But research shows that first-generation college students also face challenges, often related ...

Many Sacramento State’s first-generation college students as a default of their background have no prior exposure or knowledge of navigating higher education institutions. One of the common questions ...