4 Nov 2024
🎓 Meet Sofia Marquez, a First-Gen Gator with big dreams! 🌟 Graduating May 2026, she inspires others with her determination! 📚💪 Let's cheer her on—drop a 💙 to support first-gen students like Sofia! The future is bright! ✨ #UHDFirstGen #SofiaMarquez #ClassOf2026 #GatorPride
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4 Nov 2024
🎉 It’s First Generation Week at UHD! 🎉 We celebrate our first-gen students' courage and achievements! 🌟 Join us for events and stories that prove anything is possible. Let’s break barriers together, #Gators! 🐊💪 #UHDFirstGen #BreakingBarriers #ProudToBeFirst
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9 Nov 2020
We joined @firstgencenter in recognizing national First-Generation College Celebration with #UHDFirstGen. Proud of all of our students! firstgen.naspa.org/engagemen…
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13 Nov 2019
UHD Office of Student Affairs and Office of Enrollment Management staff members showed their support of First-Generation college students by wearing spirit shirts on Wednesday! #CelebrateFirstGen
#UHDFirstGen
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10 Nov 2019
“Because UHD serves so many first-generation students it’s easy to build a network of people that are just like you and see what worked for them.”
- Alan Modrow
#CelebrateFirstGen
#UHDFirstGen
#GatorProud
#FinishUHDStrong
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9 Nov 2019
"Graduating college seemed an impossible task to complete coming from a low-income family and parents who never finished high school. UHD offered me the opportunity to make my family, friends, and community proud." Yohana Orozco @yohananextdoor
#CelebrateFirstGen
#UHDFirstGen
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8 Nov 2019
“I chose to go to college because I wanted a better life for my son than what I had. I want to be able to provide for him and so much more.”- Kelsi Rios
Why did you choose to go to college? Let us know in the comments
#CelebrateFirstGen
#UHDFirstGen
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8 Nov 2019
UHD staff and students showed their support of #CelebrateFirstGen students and all first-generation college graduates as part of the First-Generation College Celebration on Friday, Nov. 8!
#CelebrateFirstGen
#UHDFirstGen
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8 Nov 2019
Today is the national First Generation Celebration. I commend those #UHDFirstGen students who are the first in their families to #FinishUHDStrong.
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8 Nov 2019
“For me, being a first gen is an honor to represent my family in the higher education world. I can’t wait to walk the stage in May and bring my family the first degree.”
-Milton Gonzalez 🐊 💚
First gen students, when are you graduating?
#CelebrateFirstGen
#UHDFirstGen
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7 Nov 2019
“I am proud to be the first person in my family to attend a 4-year university. My parents taught me to work hard and that is paying off. Look mom! I made it!”
- Ana Gonzalez
When did you decide to go to college? Let us know in the comments!
#CelebrateFirstGen
#UHDFirstGen
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6 Nov 2019
"Being the first generation to go to college allows me to be a trailblazing example for my community."- Emerson Romero
Who do you hope to inspire by being a first gen student? Let us know in the comments!
#CelebrateFirstGen
#UHDFirstGen
#GatorProud
#FinishUHDStrong
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5 Nov 2019
"Being first generation college students means that we must make our families proud. We must develop our character, promote friendships, and carry the torch that can be a beacon of hope."
Jose Vazquez
Asst. Director, Student Activities
#CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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4 Nov 2019
“I was encouraged to pursue my degree by Dr. Meritza Tamez. I mentioned to her that I was debating whether I should continue my studies. She gave me that extra push and told me it will be worth it."
- Elena Martinez
Tag a first gen student!
#CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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4 Nov 2019
@UHDowntown will #CelebrateFirstGen students this week! These students comprise a significant segment of UHD’s population and are poised for success in our community. Be sure and tag #UHDFirstGen students and recognize their achievements.
30 Oct 2019
National First Generation Day is coming up soon! Check out our stories to see some of our #UHDfirstgen Gators! #CelebrateFirstGen
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30 Oct 2019
National First Generation Day is coming up soon! Check out our stories to see some of our #UHDfirstgen Gators! #CelebrateFirstGen
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