Luck, as the Romans defined it, is when preparation meets opportunity. While there is an infinite number of ways to define career success, the way you define success is not the same way I define success; however, the thing that’s constant between us is that we both worked for it; we were not lucky. In […]
Is your path towards getting your college degree taking a bit longer than you wanted? Well, it doesn’t matter how long it takes, if you have patience and never lose hope, you can always reach your goals. In today’s conversation with Angelika, we talk about never giving up. It took her 15 years to get her […]
Have you ever taken the time to think that who you are and the places you’re supposed to go is much bigger than you can imagine? Do you realize that YOU are not just a citizen of your community or country, but… a citizen of the world? Even as a first-gen, it’s important for you […]
How do you go from homeless to being a Gates Millenium Scholar? What do you do to pull yourself out of poverty to create a better life for yourself? How do you face the world as a bi-racial woman? In our conversation with Kayla, we learn that the key is you believe in something greater, […]
Kickin’ it in #thefirstgenlounge with Donald A. Coleman, Jr. He’s one that you can find leading with laughter and #BankheadBouncingAllOverTheWorld. An empowering about being intentional about your choices, expanding your horizons through travel, and living your best life by being present. Donald A. Coleman Jr. has been named as the first director of Student Transitions […]
