Spotlight on First Generation College Students

Season 1, Episode 57,   Aug 21, 2020, 04:05 PM

First generation college students often have undertaken a long journey to achieve their educational goals before they even attend their first day of college classes.

Even after they take their first step with beginning a college career, first generation students face unique challenges.

Two first generation students discuss how the Heartland Community College Project RISE program helped them gain some tools to succeed, and how they used their experience to help other students.

View the transcript here.