by Joanna Hernandez | Dec 3, 2020 | First Things First, firstgen-news
For Week 9’s First Things First update, Leon and Gretta answer the questions: “What UCI resources have you been using?” and “What advice do you have for incoming students?” Leon discusses how she’s gotten help from services like LARC and TRIO Scholars tutoring. She...
by Joanna Hernandez | Nov 20, 2020 | First Things First
This week, the First Things First students answer the prompt: “In these tough times, how are you meeting people and making friends at UCI?” Leon admits that it’s been tricky meeting others; however, she managed to make friends by forming study groups...
by Joanna Hernandez | Nov 14, 2020 | First Things First
This week, the First Things First students were given the prompt “Now that you’re halfway through your first quarter at UCI, do you feel like you belong here?” While Leon shares that she feels completely welcome at UCI, Gretta admits that she sometimes feels like she...
by Joanna Hernandez | Nov 10, 2020 | First Things First
After three weeks of video messaging, the First Things First students finally connect with their faculty mentors in real-time. Together, each student-mentor pair discusses a range of topics, including coming to the U.S. for the first time, making the most of available...
by Joanna Hernandez | Oct 30, 2020 | First Things First
In this week’s First Things First updates, Leon and Gretta answer the prompt “What Are You Feeling Good About So Far This Quarter? What Are You Feeling Anxious About?” The students share positives, like adjusting to dorm-life and joining UCI clubs online. They also...
by Joanna Hernandez | Oct 28, 2020 | First Things First, Uncategorized
While the transition to university life can be overwhelming for many new college students, it can be especially daunting for students who are the first in their families to attend college. These first-generation students often feel underprepared and aren’t sure what...