First-Gen Student Story | Office of Student Services

A first-generation college student is someone who is the first in their family to attend or graduate from a four-year university. This can include students whose parents or guardians did not earn a four-year bachelor’s degree or whose parents or guardians attended a trade school or community college. It can also include students whose siblings have graduated from a four-year university.

The UConn Stamford campus is looking for first-gen students who are able and willing to share their college journey, including their experiences with admission process, financial decisions, mentorship, and personal anecdotes about resilience and perseverance. These stories may be featured in university publications and media, specifically during First-Gen week. The deadline to submit a story for fall 2024 is September 10th.

First-Gen Student Story Form

Date submitted:*
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Name*
First Last
UConn e-mail address*
Student/PeopleSoft ID*
Are you a first-generation college student?*
Please share your experience as a first-generation college student (150 word limit).*
150 word limit
Permission to Publish Story*
- I give my consent for all or parts of my first-gen story to be published within University publications and media, which can include flyers, newsletters, and digital media.
- I do not give my consent for all or parts of my first-gen story to be published within University publications and media, which can include flyers, newsletters, and digital media.
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