By Heather Jimenez, Assistant Professor of Public Health and Health Science My family’s story is one of survival and perseverance. My grandmother was dropped off at an orphanage, left to navigate childhood without the anchor of family. My grandfather forged … Continue reading Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Heather Jimenez
By Vanessa Pergolizzi, Student Engagement Manager I am a first-generation college student. My parents were born and raised in Sicily and didn’t make it past elementary and middle school. During their time, it was customary for the oldest to … Continue reading Goodwin’s First-Generation Stories — Vanessa Pergolizzi
The Go-to Article for Goodwin’s First-Generation Students: How to overcome obstacles for those first in their families to go to college The article below hones in on the challenges first-generation students face and how they can overcome these obstacles to … Continue reading The Go-to Guide for Goodwin’s First-Generation Students
