Articles by tag: Micah Johnson
Universities across the nation are recognizing the unique challenges faced by first-generation students – those who are the first in their family to attend college. For these students, the path to higher education can be fraught with obstacles, both anticipated and unforeseen. Often coming from backgrounds without pre-existing knowledge about the collegiate system, these students…
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Unlocking Potential: A Chat About First-Generation Students with Micah Johnson
In the land of higher education, first-generation students are sailing uncharted seas. Often, they are navigating without a family compass to guide them, and the stakes are high. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, as of academic year 2015-2016, 56% of undergraduate students are first-generation. These students face unique hurdles, and their…