Major: Psychology
"Being first-gen means to me that I know I'm the first in my family to college, but that makes me want to finish and graduate even more. "
"Don't drop out after your first year. It gets easier!"
Major: Occupational Safety & Health Management
"Being a First Gen brings me joy. I take a lot of pride and what I have accomplished because this is only the beginning for me. The real journey starts after graduation. I hope to inspire many young adults to pursue their dreams no matter the circumstance."
"I am proud to be an Ambassador of the Applied Engineering Dept. I am proud to be currently employed in my field of work as a Safety Contractor. Last but not least, I am proud to be a soon to be graduate of JSU."
Major: Family and Consumer Science Education
"One piece of advice that I want to share with other first-generation students is to relax and enjoy your college experience, there is a lot of pressure being a first-generation student."
"The thing that I like most about JSU is the friendliness of the staff and fellow students."
Major: Political Science
College Fair
"Become a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. State Department."
"I was really worried about having to manage adult life on my own but I really haven't had to because there have been people at JSU willing to help me from day one."
Major: Elementary Education
"Being a first year college student to me means that I get to have the first experiences and be able to share them with my younger siblings in hopes to better their future."
"JSU offers so many opportunities. Take the leap!"
Major: Business Management
"I am an English learner and even so I am attending university. It is a bit difficult but I am proud that despite not speaking English fluently I am taking this path that only leads me to great things."
"Not everything is easy but by making a great effort you can get what you set out to do."
Major: Hospitality and Culinary Management
"The amount of resources available for students."
"Push through it and explore as much as you can!"
Major: Secondary Education - History
"Being a first generation college student means the world to me, being able to be a part of a community and school that shows up and roots for you even when you think you'll never make it, makes the difference. it goes to show that no matter your background or where you come from, you have the opportunity to pursue what makes you happy and the professors and staff will be here to support you every step of the way."
Major: Forensic Investigations and Cellular and Molecular Biology
"My High School Admissions Counselor"
"That I would not be able to afford it."
