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FIRST-GENERATION<\/span> NETWORK<\/span><\/div>\n

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Mission<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]The First-Generation Network is a supportive and welcoming community for alumni, students, and their families. We provide access to mentorship, networking, and resources that empower individuals to navigate the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ experience with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does it mean to be a First-Generation student? It means being the first in your family\u2014or among the first\u2014to pursue higher education. The First-Generation Network is open to all who share this experience, as well as those committed to supporting these college students and alumni in their academic and professional journeys. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”74772″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” mkd_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”74792″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” mkd_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#ffc70a” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][vc_empty_space height=”8px” image_repeat=”no-repeat” css=”.vc_custom_1695664857010{background-color: #000000 !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”20px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The First-Generation Network welcomes those who share in the first-generation experience and those who would like to participate in supporting first-generation college students and alumni from the URochester.<\/h3>\n

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What we can do together<\/h2>\n

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Turn aspirations<\/em> into achievements.<\/h3>\n

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