1G - First Generation Club

The First Generation Club works to develop a sense of community and camaraderie between students who are first-generation college students navigating through college. You are a first gen student if your parents/guardians did not complete a 4-year/bachelor's degree.  This student-led organization supports students who are the first in their family to go to college along with any student who identifies with any aspect of that experience (DACA students, International Students, etc). All students, first generation or not, are welcome to be part of the organization. Together, we build community through regular meetings, mentoring, volunteer opportunities, listening sessions, social media, and much more. We hope to help students excel from their first year to life beyond Carthage!