First-Gen Forward: How UofL Supports Trailblazing Cardinals

Starting college is a big transition for every student—but it can feel especially overwhelming for first-generation Cardinals, who are the first in their families to attend college. In this episode of From the Ville to the Nest, we sit down with Christy Metzger, Associate Director of Student Success, to talk about what it means to be a first-gen student at UofL and the many ways the Student Success Center helps them thrive.From coaching and mentoring to building community and confidence, Christy shares how her team supports first-gen students throughout the entire year—and how families can encourage their students to make the most of these resources.If your Cardinal is the first in your family to go to college, this episode is full of practical tips, encouragement, and ways to help them succeed.💬 Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a DM on social media!----------------Student Success Center and First-Generation Programs📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]🌐 Website: ⁠⁠https://student.louisville.edu/student-success-center/programs/first-gen📍Location: Belknap Academic Building (BAB) First Floor📞 Dean of Students: 502-852-7969---------------- UofL Parent and Family Association👥 Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parent and Family Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uoflparents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://louisville.edu/parents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📞 Parent and Family Hotline: 502-852-6933⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for the Parent and Family Association FOR FREE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK TO VIEW A TRANSCRIPTION OF THIS EPISODE⁠