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D'Angelo Anderson
First-Generation Student
Issued by Office of First Generation Student Success
to D'Angelo Anderson
Earned on
Badge Description
First Generation is a term used to identify a student whose parents have not earned a post-secondary degree. In other words, you are the FIRST in your family to attend and graduate from college. Thousands of students at the University of Memphis are the first in their families to attend college. Being a first-gen student means that you have an outstanding opportunity to write your own story, create your community, and thrive here at the UofM! To do so, you must take advantage of the supportive resources and programs provided to you at no cost. Our mission is to provide individual and collective support to all First-Generation students across campus through holistic coaching and counseling. The OFGSS serves as an info hub to connect first-gen students & their families to all campus resources & departments. Other efforts and activities include 1:1 mentoring, leadership development, career planning, financial aid opportunities, special events, and the tools for students to achieve their personal and academic goals, all while fostering a sense of belonging on campus.
resilience
initiative
Problem Solving
Multi-Tasking
What Was Required to Earn This Badge
About First Generation Students
Aligned Internal Outcomes
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Aligned External Outcomes
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https://www.memphis.edu/firstgen/
Resilience
It's never easy being the first. First-gen students learn to navigate the college journey often completely on their own. This can build a student who can face any challenge ahead of them.
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https://www.memphis.edu/firstgen/
Initiative
Many first-gen students take the initiative to learn more about the college journey which can be an important soft skill in the professional environment.
