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Finding your way as a first-generation college student
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After years of hard work, you’ve made it to college! Now that you’re pursuing a college degree, you want to make the most of it. But how do you do that? Here are a few tips to help you find your way as a first-generation college student.
Embrace (or don’t) being first-generation
For many first-generation students, it’s an honor to be attending college, and they are proud of their hard work. If that’s how you feel, that’s great! Embrace that feeling and lean into it. Let others know that college is a totally new experience for you, and that you don’t have the benefit of learning what to expect from family who attended before you. Most people will want to help you find your way.
Some first-generation students don’t want the fact that they are first generation students to define them. If that’s you, that’s great too. You don’t need to make a big deal about the fact that you’re the first in your family to attend college. Just focus on your studies, your passions outside the classroom, and making new friends. Being a first-generation college student doesn’t need to define you.
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Indigenous Environmental Stewardship Graduate Degree
The Master of Tribal Resource and Environmental Stewardship (MTRES) curriculum examines the economics of tribal resource management, sustainability, and tribal sovereignty. In this program designed for tribes, by tribes, you’ll explore the interrelationship of biological, physical, and cultural ecosystems through the lens of traditional tribal ecological knowledge.
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Jessica Nichole Begay, Navajo (Diné) Nation, University of Utah
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Jessica Nichole Begay, Navajo (Diné) Nation, was born and raised in Gallup, N.M., and is a recent graduate of the University of Utah. She is a first-generation student who believes in the power of education.
What are some challenges first-generation college students face? How can they overcome them?
There were moments in my undergraduate studies when it felt as if the challenges thrown my way as a student only intensified when there were no answers to my questions as a first-generation student. While the feeling of being alone may disrupt the journey, there are support and resources for you. It is OK not to know how to navigate campus efficiently on the first week of school — or until the last week of school. Everyone’s journey is different. It is worthwhile to associate yourself with faculty, school groups, or other aids on campus. These are the individuals who will keep your best interests in mind and connect you with opportunities.
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AISES Career Hub and Opportunities Board have free online job and career resource information.
At the Career Hub job seekers can scan jobs, upload a resume or explore career resources by industry, state or job function. The Opportunities Board is a centralized hub of information with opportunities like scholarships, internships, and more. You can get access to complete, verified, and updated information that can help you grow your skills and expertise. What are you waiting for?
Go to careers.aises.org or opportunities.aises.org.
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PRE-COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
Girls Who Code Clubs Program
Clubs are free, after school programs for girls in grades 3–12 who want to join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world.
Moka'ang Giizis Scholarship at Northland College
The Moka’ang Giizis (Rising Sun) Scholarship commemorates Joe Rose, Sr.'s legacy by supporting the educational goals of Ojibwe students.
American Indian Tuition Waiver
University of Minnesota degree-seeking and non-degree students are eligible to receive the waiver.
Health Science / Biomedical Engineering Scholarship
Medtronic: This scholarship program has been developed to give American Indian students an opportunity to reach their educational goals.
View all opportunities.
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UNDERGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge
Today, the 10 contests that are the foundation of Solar Decathlon challenge students to design and build high-performance, low-carbon buildings that mitigate climate change and improve our quality of life through greater affordability, resilience, and energy efficiency.
Scholarship America Dream Award
Deadline to apply: October 15, 2022 3:00 pm CT This program is administered by Scholarship America®. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin.
Scripps Oceanography Graduate Application Assistance Programs (GAAP) 2022
Students at any level are encouraged to apply to learn more about graduate school and the application process. It's never too early or too late to explore your research and graduate school options.
The Lakota Dakota Nakota Language Summit
Efforts to revitalize our language by sharing support, teaching and learning resources, materials, methods, strategies and technologies that can be used to successfully create new language speakers.
Microsoft Internships
Software Engineering: Intern Opportunities, CTJ
Technical Program Management: Intern Opportunities for University Students
Technical Program Management: Intern Opportunities for University Students, Atlanta, Ga.
Product Management: Intern Opportunities for University Students
Product Management: Intern Opportunities for University Students, Atlanta, Ga.
Software Engineering: Internship Opportunities for Students Engaged with Microsoft Sponsored Diversity Conferences and Organizations
8th Annual Repatriation Conference
Join us Oct. 11–13.
SWE Scholarships Support Women Pursuing Bachelor or Graduate Student Programs
If you’re looking to complete your higher education in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), we can help.
View all opportunities.
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GRADUATE/POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES
Pathways to Science for Graduates
Programs and resources for prospective and current STEM graduate students, including funding opportunities and professional development programs and resources.
AWS AI & ML Scholarship Program
The AWS AI & ML Scholarship program, in collaboration with Intel and Udacity, is an AI/ML-focused scholarship program providing 2,500 scholarships annually, as well as a mentorship program, to students that identify as underserved or underrepresented in technology globally
Machine Learning Course at Vector Institute!
Looking to up your skills in Artificial Intelligence and connect to career opportunities in this dynamic field? Check us out!
DOE Announces $37 Million to Small Businesses for Climate, Energy and Scientific R&D
Projects typically range from atmospheric science and critical materials to quantum information sciences and accelerator technologies.
View all opportunities.
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RESOURCES FOR AISES MEMBERS
Be sure to check in with an
AISES College Chapter as you consider your next steps. They can connect you with the other Native students and professionals who can help you find the resources you need to navigate life as you weigh your options after graduation.
Other helpful resources include:
ONLINE RESOURCES
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