First Generation

Welcome to the students with first-generation affinity community page!

Navigating college and career readiness can be overwhelming when you are a first-generation college student. This web page will provide advice, resources, and networking opportunities tailored to your needs to help you gain the most from your college experience and feel more confident and prepared after graduation.

Who is first-gen?

Depending on who you’re asking, the definition of first-gen students can be a bit different. Here at the Fleishman Center, we are keeping it simple.

Students whose parents/guardians did not complete a 4-year degree

This web page is designed to be open to all Binghamton University students, faculty and staff regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law.

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Why Every First-Gen Entrepreneur Needs a Business Mentor

Are you a first-generation student dreaming of starting your own business? This episode is for you.

In Episode 175 of The First-Gen Lounge, host brings on Traniece Bruce — a DEI consultant, higher education professional, and first-gen advocate — for an honest, …

How to Pivot from Entrepreneurship to Corporate

The fastest way to transition from one industry to another is to embody the identity of someone in your desired field. In this episode, I share two easy steps that you can take to transition from entrepreneurship to corporate life. …

Teaching English Worldwide: Career Pathways through MA TESOL & 4+1 Programs

By Aaron Irvine

How to Navigate the Job Market as a First-Generation Student

In this empowering episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the often-intimidating world of professional networking for first-generation college students and graduates. We understand that for many, the idea of ‘consulting’ or finding connections within an industry can feel completely foreign, …

By College Recruiter