FIRST-GEN COLLEGE STORIES: They Did It — So Can You! || E110

What does it really mean to be the first generation in your family to attend college in the United States?In this special College4All panel, we hear directly from a diverse group of college students and graduate students who are first-generation students themselves.They share their experiences, challenges, lessons learned, and what helped them keep moving forward — even when the college process felt unfamiliar.Their message to students is simple:Yes, you can. They did it — and so can you.You do not have to already know everything about college. You do not have to have a family member who has been through the process before. Ask questions. Find mentors. Use the resources available to you. And remember that there is a place for you in higher education.That is what College4All is all about: helping students see that college opportunities are possible and giving them information to help make those opportunities real.If you are a first-generation student — or think you might be — we hope the stories in this conversation encourage you to keep going.Subscribe to College4All for more college admissions guidance, student stories, financial aid information, application tips, and opportunities to enrich your life.