As a first generation college, graduate, and medical student, I’m honored to be inducted to Tri Alpha with my PI by my side!
Are you interested in pursuing higher education but struggling to find your way? I’d be happy to help!
#FirstGenBS #FirstGenPhD #FirstGenMD
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5 Aug 2025
Grateful for the chance to advance my research in health disparities, shape inclusive health policies, and give back by training future scholars and strengthening data driven systems both at home and globally!
RockChalk! I’m a JayHawk 🔴🔵 #BlackInAcademia #FirstGenPhD
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2 Jul 2025
Meet Valerie, a Cuban-American trailblazer turning her passion for helping children into a powerful career! This first-generation PhD student at Eastern Michigan University is breaking barriers in clinical psychology. 🎯✨ #FirstGenPhD #WomenInPsychology #LatinaInSTEM
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29 May 2025
I passed my dissertation proposal defense today and am officially a PhD candidate.
A formerly incarcerated, foster youth, single mom of twins.
Now a scholar shaping the conversation on hiring, stigma, and second chances.
#PhDCandidate #FirstGenPhD #AcademicTwitter #prison2phD
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15 May 2025
Last Friday, I became the first in my family to earn a PhD. From an average student to being highlighted as a notable graduate and leading commencement as the Graduate School flag bearer at @UWMadison — still feels surreal. Grateful!
#FirstGenPhD @WIDiscovery @UWMadGSEd
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6 May 2025
🎉 More exciting news to share! I am honored to have received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Education from the @TXSTGradCollege at @txst! 🏆🎓
I’m grateful for this recognition and thankful for everyone who has supported me!
#FirstGenPhD #StudentSuccess #HigherEd
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1 May 2025
We are doing great work at the MLK Jr. Center at Sac State! I thoroughly enjoy helping students discover their passion while achieving their academic and intellectual goals. #SacState #Pattonjob #PhDLife #justakidfromdayton #AcademicMentorship #PayItForward #FirstGenPhD #StingersUp
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11 Feb 2025
📣 I am grateful to have been chosen as member of National First Gen Leadership General Advisory Board. #drhollis #itsbiggerthanme #imfirstandimproud #levelstothis #firstgen #firstgengrad #firstgenPhD #firstgenvoices #firstgenstories @CCUChanticleers @michaeltbenson @GibbsKnotts
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19 Dec 2024
Major update 2024: #PhDone 🎓
Finally, it's Dr. Chatterjee from now till the end of time 😇 I am thankful to all who were a part of this amazing yet challenging journey; particularly my PIs, collaborators, and friends 💖
#PhD #firstgenPhD #Chemistry #STEMeducation
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9 Aug 2024
Thank you @jennifermkrause for the mentorship & support! 🫶🏼 This team ( others not pictured) are first class humans & academics. They get the gold🥇I’m truly blessed to call them mentors & friends! Thank you! 💖🤗
@UNCphysed @UNCactiveschool @UNC_KiND
#GoBears🐻
#FirstGenPhD
8 Aug 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Veronica Becerra (@veropeteacher) on her successful dissertation defense today! 🎉🎉🎉 We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! @UNCphysed @UNC_Colorado @UNC_KiND @UNCactiveschool
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8 Aug 2024
Thanks to all of you! ❤️
And see you around 👋🏼
#PhD
#PhDJourney
#FirstGenPhD
#SussexGraduation
#ForeverSussex
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25 Jul 2024
KEY PRICIPLES FOR PHD SUCCESS.
#PhDLife #PhD #PhDChat #PhDAdvice #PhDJourney #PhDProblems #PhDStudent #AcademicTwitter #ECRchat #Dissertation #Research #PhDGoals #PhDMotivation #PhDSupport #STEMPhD #WomenInSTEM #FirstGenPhD #HumanitiesPhD
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17 Jul 2024
COOMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT DISSERTATION WRITING.
#PhDLife #PhD #PhDChat #PhDAdvice #PhDJourney #PhDProblems #PhDStudent #AcademicTwitter #ECRchat #Dissertation #Research #PhDGoals #PhDMotivation #PhDSupport #STEMPhD #WomenInSTEM #FirstGenPhD #HumanitiesPhD
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8 Jul 2024
HOW TO ACQUIRE A PHD WITHOUT COMPLETING THE DISSERTATION.
#PhDLife #PhD #PhDChat #PhDAdvice #PhDJourney #PhDProblems #PhDStudent #AcademicTwitter #ECRchat #Dissertation #Research #PhDGoals #PhDMotivation #PhDSupport #STEMPhD #WomenInSTEM #FirstGenPhD #HumanitiesPhD
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3 Jul 2024
COMMON HURDELS FACED WHEN WRITING A DISSERTATION AND HOW TO AVOID THEM.
#PhDLife #PhD #PhDChat #PhDAdvice #PhDJourney #PhDProblems #PhDStudent #AcademicTwitter #ECRchat #Dissertation #Research #PhDGoals #PhDMotivation #PhDSupport #STEMPhD #WomenInSTEM #FirstGenPhD #HumanitiesPhD
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3 Jul 2024
COMMON CHALLENGES FACED WHEN CO-AUTHORING A DISSERTATION.
#PhDLife #PhD #PhDChat #PhDAdvice #PhDJourney #PhDProblems #PhDStudent #AcademicTwitter #ECRchat #Dissertation #Research #PhDGoals #PhDMotivation #PhDSupport #STEMPhD #WomenInSTEM #FirstGenPhD #HumanitiesPhD
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29 Jun 2024
HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD DISSERTATION PUBLISHER.
#PhDLife #PhD #PhDChat #PhDAdvice #PhDJourney #PhDProblems #PhDStudent #AcademicTwitter #ECRchat #Dissertation #Research #PhDGoals #PhDMotivation #PhDSupport #STEMPhD #WomenInSTEM #FirstGenPhD #HumanitiesPhD
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28 Jun 2024
My freedom to dream is my parents' wildest dream, speaking to privileges & oppts afforded to me being born a US citizen while parents were refugee-immigrants. Learning this lesson @TheOpEdProject @AcademyHealth #PublicVoicesFellow In-Person Training #ARM2024 #ARM24. #firstgenphd
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25 Jun 2024
HOW TO SUCCEED AS A DOCTORAL STUDENT.
#PhDLife
#PhD
#PhDChat
#PhDAdvice
#PhDJourney
#PhDProblems
#PhDStudent
#AcademicTwitter
#ECRchat
#Dissertation
#Research
#PhDGoals
#PhDMotivation
#PhDSupport
#STEMPhD
#WomenInSTEM
#FirstGenPhD
#HumanitiesPhD
#ResearchCommunity
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30 May 2024
We got another one! Congrats!! #firstgenscholar #firstgenphd 💛❤️
28 May 2024
All Glory Belongs to God! 🙌
Officially, Dr. Dianna H. Nguyen!
Dream come true as I concluded my 8yr DO-PHD and decades of school to become the first doctor in my family. An honor to receive the Chancellor's Award too. THANK YOU, my family, friends, & mentors! WE DID IT!! 🥹❤️🙏
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