First Generation

Welcome to the First Generation Student Career Community, a platform dedicated to uniting students and community members who identify as first-generation college students, as well as those who support and ally with them. This community serves as a welcoming space for sharing career resources, advice, and opportunities, with a focus on empowering individuals from multiple backgrounds. Whether you’re seeking job opportunities, seeking career guidance, or simply connecting with others who share similar experiences, you’ll find valuable resources and support here. Explore upcoming events, access job opportunities, and discover resources to support you on your career and academic journeys. We invite everyone to join us in building a supportive environment for all.

First-Generation College Student Career Barriers (and How to Overcome Them)

Published on February 6, 2024

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 …

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Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: A Fresh Perspective on Personal Growth

Published on January 31, 2024

By Evan Tzivanakis

In the crisp embrace of a new year, many of us find ourselves captivated by the allure of resolutions – those promises we make to ourselves with the turn of the calendar.

Yet, as the days unfold, …

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Best Cities for Jobs (2024)

Published on January 24, 2024

Originally posted here: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-jobs/2173.

With 2023 behind us, it’s time to think about fresh starts, whether that means small changes or a complete life overhaul. For many people, finding a new or better job will be a top resolution.

The …

By Sage Mauldin, PhD
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The Challenge of the First-Generation Student

Published on December 6, 2023

Tae-Hyun Sakong would love to be able to tell his parents why he decided to major in neuroscience, and what it was like to help his biology professor probe a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease.

The Trinity University undergraduate …

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Tips for First-Generation College Students 

Published on November 27, 2023

Embrace your identity, find your community and use all the resources the university has to offer.

 Michelle Anguka

September 27, 2021

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Heading off to college can be a daunting experience for anyone. But when you’re the first …

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American Society of Civil Engineers

American Society of Civil Engineers

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American Marketing Association

American Marketing Association

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American Institute of Architecture Students at the University of Oklahoma

American Institute of Architecture Students at the University of Oklahoma

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at the University of Oklahoma

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at the University of Oklahoma

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American Constitution Society

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Phone
(405) 325-0311
Email
online@ou.edu
Address

The University of Oklahoma
660 Parrington Oval,
Norman, OK 73019-0390