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About 1/5 of our students are considered first-generation, meaning their parents did not complete a bachelor's degree.
As we gear up to celebrate #USCImpact at Carolina Day this week, meet a few of our incredible #FirstGenGamecocks. ⤵️ https://t.co/maUZCjGRqG
Join us today (NOVEMBER 11) on Zoom from noon-1 PM to learn more about Education Abroad @UofSC! Share the link with a friend, family member, or loved one!
🔴 Here's the Zoom link—see you at noon (12 PM): https://t.co/nzxbYmmU8D
#FirstGenGamecocks @UofSC #UofSC @uscstudyabroad
About one-fifth of our students are considered first-generation, meaning their parents did not complete a bachelor's degree. #CelebrateFirstGen
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on a few incredible #FirstGenGamecocks. ⤵️ https://t.co/WMmtPJQOWf
Join us today (OCTOBER 1) between 1-2 PM at Maxcy College to see how you can prepare to apply for your US passport!
🔴 See more information on this workshop series:
https://t.co/XGgOxkd31S
#FirstGenGamecocks @UofSC #UofSC @uscstudyabroad
Recognize first-generation students, graduate students, faculty, staff, or alumni who are creating a positive impact in the community!
See the nomination criteria and submit your nominee BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26: https://t.co/NDerrNcbQl
@UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC
Stop by the Russell House today (SEPTEMBER 15) between 11 AM - 3 PM to see how you can apply and prepare for an education abroad experience!
🔴 See more information on this workshop series:
https://t.co/XGgOxkd31S
#FirstGenGamecocks @UofSC #UofSC @uscstudyabroad
Join us TODAY at our Education Abroad workshop if you are interested in learning how to study abroad! ✈️🌍
🔴 First-Gen Education Abroad Kickoff
🟠 TODAY, Sep. 10, 12–1 PM
🟡 Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton St)
🗓️ https://t.co/GT062Q0xz6
@UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks @uscstudyabroad
Interested in education abroad? ✈️
Join us for our fall semester Study Abroad series, kicking off September 10!
🔴 First-Gen Education Abroad Kickoff Event
🟠 Sep. 10, 2025, Noon – 1 p.m.
🟡 Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street)
@UofSC #UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks @uscstudyabroad
We appreciate our first-gen supporters who took time out of their summer break to learn new ways to engage and connect with first-gen students at the @UofSC! Add a calendar reminder to check it out if you haven't already: https://t.co/u2X6BsGNXh
#FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC
JOIN US AT THE OPEN HOUSE DROP-IN TODAY @UofSC! 😎
FREE FOOD,
NEW RENOVATIONS IN MAXCY,
FUN GIVEAWAYS,
AND MORE!
🔴 TODAY, Wednesday, August 20
🟠 1-3 PM
🟡 Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton St)
#FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC #SpursUp
The First Pass Program offers a select group of first-generation undergraduate students at the @UofSC a chance to receive a free passport and engage in education abroad workshops and experiences.
🔴 MUST APPLY BY SEPT 3: https://t.co/LjABJAwApf
#UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks
Meet Myah McNeil, a Senior Information Science major!
If you are a first-gen student or graduate @UofSC, and would like to share your exciting news, simply submit the First-Gen Spotlight form at: https://t.co/bzDOzHCzYA
#FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC
Recognize first-generation students, graduate students, faculty, staff, or alumni who are creating a positive impact in the community!
See the nomination criteria and submit your nominee BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26: https://t.co/MDtJ48ukoi
@UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC
Recognize first-generation students, graduate students, faculty, staff, or alumni who are creating a positive impact in the community!
See the nomination criteria and submit your nominee BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26: https://t.co/NDerrNcbQl
@UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC
First-Gen Gamecocks, you are invited to our OPEN HOUSE DROP-IN:
Wednesday, August 20
1-3 PM
Maxcy College
FREE FOOD,
FUN GIVEAWAYS,
AND MORE!
Check out our calendar so you don't miss more exciting events like this:
https://t.co/xYgKCx3vEs
#FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC @UofSC
Meet Mx. Lenyx Coviak, a Senior Political Science and Junior Social Work major!
If you are a first-gen student or graduate @UofSC, and would like to share your exciting news, simply submit the First-Gen Spotlight form at: https://t.co/bzDOzHCzYA
#FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC
Your mentor is a @UofSC professional resource who will encourage you to set out and achieve goals, and teach you about high-impact engagement opportunities, campus resources, and future career possibilities:
Sign up by AUG 25: https://t.co/7Im3tA028j
#UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks
Future first-gen mentors @UofSC , please don't forget to sign up by August 15!
#UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks #FirstGen
Become a #FirstGen mentor for Fall Semester 2025 @UofSC!
Faculty, staff, graduate students, sophomores, juniors, & seniors are encouraged to participate!
Get the details and submit the interest form by August 15: https://t.co/WPmCYsErys
@gradschooluofsc
@uofscstudents
#uofsc
Meet Tay Leaphart, a SPURS team member with University Housing this summer!
If you are first-gen and would also like to share your summer plans, submit the First-Gen Spotlight form at: https://t.co/bzDOzHCzYA
We always want to hear what's new with our #FirstGenGamecocks @UofSC!
Meet Shannon Schoultz, Esq., a first-gen Gamecock, who shares where her story began as a first-generation student to a first-generation lawyer:
https://t.co/k06YF5wJYX
@UofSC @UofSC_HRSM #FirstGenGamecocks
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