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  • Julie Feng

    I am First-Generation: Julie Feng

    "Being the first person in my family to go to college means that I enter every space as an excavator, a fugitive, a conspirator, a fighter, a bridge builder, a fire starter, and an advocate for myself and for my communities." Julie Feng, Student

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Anisa Navarro

    I am First-Generation: Anisa Navarro

    "To be the first in my family to go to college means breaking generational cycles and healing generational trauma. While I may be the first in my family to graduate, I most certainly will not be the last." - Anisa Navarro, Alum

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Jacob Russell

    I am First-Generation: Jacob Russell

    "Being a first-generation student can, at times, make it feel like much is working against you. When you feel this way, I urge you to take advantage of the resources available at UW. There is an entire first-gen community here at UW, along with your advisors, who can support you in times like this." - Jacob Russell, Student

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Teyloure Ring

    I am First-Generation: Teyloure Ring

    "My goal was to get into college, I hadn't thought much about what to do after I was accepted. With the encouragement of my family, classmates, professors, and colleagues, I have accomplished more than I thought was possible for myself." - Teyloure Ring, Alum

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Kimmy Nguyen

    I am First-Generation: Kimmy Nguyen

    "My experiences as a first-generation college student shaped my values of learning, growth, and community, which led to the start of my career working at various nonprofits and pursuing a Masters degree in Nonprofit Leadership." - Kimmy Nguyen, Alum

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Yasmine Gomez

    I am First-Generation: Yasmine Gomez

    "I approach every day that I access education and challenge systems of learning within the university setting as a radical form of change which applies to my attendance at UW." - Yasmine Gomez, Student 

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Bogdan Brunsh

    I am First-Generation: Bogdan Brunsh

    "To current and future first-generation students, I would like to say this: Your unique experiences and perspectives are so valuable; they have the power to inspire. Remember, your story matters." - Bogdan Brunsh, Student

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Keila Taylor

    I am First-Generation: Keila Taylor

    "I would encourage current and future first-gen students to not be afraid to ask questions and lean on people around you. There’s a lot that we don’t know about navigating academic spaces and so many of the mistakes I’ve made could have been avoided if I had the skills to communicate my needs." - Keila Taylor, Student

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Linhang Huang

    I am First-Generation: Linhang Huang

    "Being a first-gen to me means having to navigate higher education largely on my own. I never take the chance to enter college and grad school for granted, and I'm really grateful for how far I've come." - Linhang Huang, Student

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences
  • Adrian Guerrero

    I am First-Generation: Adrian Guerrero

    "From my extended experience as a first-gen student, the most important thing is to acknowledge what you do not know. Treat every moment of confusion as an opportunity to build your collection of knowledge and every new environment or experience as a pathway to learn more about yourself." - Adrian Guerrero, Student

    11/07/2024 | College of Arts & Sciences