“We shouldn’t expect first-gens to choose between their past and the promise of the future, or make them ashamed of where they come from." - Richard Greenwald
For first gen college students education is a way to bring economic security to our families. When we pursue academia we have major moments of guilt thinking about how so many sacrificed for us but we can’t contribute financially because of the financial uncertainty in academia.
From a Kenyan refugee camp to a @SanJacCollege English as a 3rd language, 7-time GED test taker now on her way to becoming #SanJacCertified! Zahara Cope, SanJac is Into your success!! She is grateful to the San Jac Foundation for scholarships.
Reminder! First meeting this Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:15 in C14.202/208. To join the group: San Jac website - Campus Life - First Generation Students - Students Join Here. Your online membership form will be submitted. DM for any questions!
Tomorrow we will not be having a meeting we are having a Luncheon. If you are wanting to attend, please contact Mrs.Wilson through her email.
If any questions, don’t hesitate to DM