Community Engaged Learning
Looking for a fun opportunity to help and serve others? Below you will see our First-Gen students who participated in a Sea Turtle Conservation service-learning program. Check out the Office of Community Engaged Learning.
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Study abroad
15 First-Gen students embarked on a Service-Learning program to Costa Rica during Winter Break of 2023-2024.
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Make sure to tune in to our emails when we announce about our next program and where we are headed for 2025-2026 school year!
If you want to start searching for study abroad opportunities, check out the International Center website to find your next adventure!
Undergraduate Research
Seeking ways to learn more about your field/major? Head over to the Office of Undergraduate Research’s website to find your college’s department faculty member to help get you started! There is one specific First-Gen research group through the Psychology department.
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Internships
Does your major require/need an internship? If not, internships are still a great chance to learn more about a certain company or gain skills for the future. Take a look at the Career Center’s website for more information.
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