First Generation

Navigating college and career readiness can be overwhelming when you are a first-generation college student.  This affinity group 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 

Internship Spotlight: The Ford Foundation

As I reflect on my summer, one of the experiences that truly stands out to me was interning at the Ford Foundation. I worked closely with the People and Culture Team, where we learned how to implement diversity, inclusion, and …

By Yaleza Fernandez
Yaleza Fernandez The Ford Foundation
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First-Generation Alumni Feature: Gerardo Amigon

The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development spoke with a few of our first-generation alumni.  Gerardo Amigon ’20 graduated from Binghamton University with a Master’s in Business Administration.  Currently, he is in CVS Health’s Finance Leadership Development Program (rotational …

By Sophia Givre ’11, MA ’13, PhD ’17
Sophia Givre ’11, MA ’13, PhD ’17 Career Consultant
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Finding Employers Who Foster Diversity and Inclusion Beyond The Diversity Roundtable Event

                     When considering job offers, career paths, and other aspects of future employment-it is important to consider how one’s own beliefs, background, and personality can impact one’s decision. Similarly, declaring a major, discovering a field you’re passionate about, and landing the …

By Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros
Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros Senior Peer Consultant
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3 Ways to Explore Your Career Interests

Exploring your career can feel very overwhelming! Students often feel pressured to make the “right” choice but who determines if it’s the right choice or not? Finding a career that aligns with your strengths, values, and interests requires you to …

By Lexie Avery, MS '15
Lexie Avery, MS '15 Senior Associate Director, Student Engagement and Career Readiness
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Featured Resources

Binghamton University’s Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development has partnered with Visions Federal Credit Union to help improve student …

Virtual program connects first-generation students with first-gen marketing professionals for advice and discussions.

This guide provides first-generation college students with the resources they need to have a successful start of their college journeys.

Success Coaches support undergraduate student learning through personalized coaching appointments, weekly supportive accountability groups, workshops, and access to virtual resources.

Get In Touch

Phone
607-777-2400
Address

University Union 133

Office Hours

Monday 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn more about career consulting appointments here!