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First and Foremost: First-Year Ben Ayalew Speaks on the First-Gen Community

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First-year Ben Ayalew said he advises other first-generation students to try new things and take advantage of the opportunities and resources provided. "Take advantage of all the opportunities that you can get," Ayalew said. "I think something that I've really been trying to do throughout my college experience is like getting all the opportunities I can, applying for … [Read more...] about First and Foremost: First-Year Ben Ayalew Speaks on the First-Gen Community

First and Foremost: Antonio Gomez Shares Journey from San Joaquin Valley to Pepp

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Pepperdine biology professor Antonio Gomez talks about how his childhood experiences helped him persevere as a first-generation college student. "No one is doing you a favor by accepting you to college," Professor Gomez said. "Your admission to college means you have something to contribute to the university." __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic Contact … [Read more...] about First and Foremost: Antonio Gomez Shares Journey from San Joaquin Valley to Pepp

First-Generation Students Experience Riding the First Wave

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The Student Success Center celebrates National First-Generation College Day on Nov. 8. First-generation students gathered for a photo by Pepperdine's painted rock in Adamson Plaza wearing their #FirstTogether T-shirts. Photo courtesy of Joanna Ramos While pioneering the college experience in their families and pursuing an undergraduate degree, first-generation students said … [Read more...] about First-Generation Students Experience Riding the First Wave

First-Gen Students Serve as Mentors Under Student Success Center Scholarship

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Photos courtesy of the Student Success CenterAs the first person in his family to attend college, sophomore Jerry Calderon said he has continuously found himself unprepared for various aspects of university life. "[First-gen students are] so used to not knowing how to maneuver something," Calderon said. "So when you're in a system like higher education, you kind of expect that … [Read more...] about First-Gen Students Serve as Mentors Under Student Success Center Scholarship

Pepp Offers Greater Support For First-Generation Students Through New Student Club and University Program

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Photo courtesy of Student Success CenterIn an effort to provide more support for first-generation college students at Pepperdine, a group of students are launching a first-generation club, and the Student Success Center is starting a program to provide greater university resources for first-generation students.Nineteen percent of undergraduate students at Pepperdine are … [Read more...] about Pepp Offers Greater Support For First-Generation Students Through New Student Club and University Program