Celebrating Changemakers: FirstGens Receives Prestigious Royal Diana Award
The Diana Award recognises young people who strive to make a social difference. The award is a prestigious recognisiton of social action. FirstGens are honoured to receive this award, that celebrates excellent young people who voluntarily create and maintain positive social change.
What Does First-Generation Graduate Mean?
Through this blog, we aim to offer valuable advice, resources, and inspiration to fellow first-generation graduates looking to begin the next stage of their life. Now is the best time to start planning your career or exploring opportunities for experience and success.
The Ultimate Guide to Using Academic Feedback Effectively
Feedback is the means of improvement. As a first-generation student, you can use feedback to improve your academic performance and achieve your goals. Learn how through these helpful tips.
Top Podcasts For First-Generation Students
Podcasts can provide invaluable insights, inspiration, and guidance for first-generation students, who may face unique challenges and navigate uncharted territories. Use this list to get started.
How To Look After Your Health and Wellbeing at University
Advice to help students on their journey to optimal wellness. As young adults navigating the challenges of academic life, it is crucial to prioritize self-care and cultivate healthy habits.
The Best Way to Gain the Advantage at Interviews and Assessment Centres
Assessment centres and interviews are crucial steps in securing your dream job. They provide you with the opportunity to showcase your skills and experience to potential employers. Use this guide to prepare thoroughly beforehand to give yourself the best chance of success. Written by Nathaniel Guerreiro.
I Became a Social Mobility Representative. Here’s Why.
This blog explains how using your voice to represent your background and make space for first-generation students can help your community, as well as build valuable experience for your CV. Written by Holly Willis.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Securing a Placement Year
Hear this valuable insight on what to consider before securing a placement year and use this advice for your own journey. Written by Shannon Yu.
5 Common First-Stage Job Assessments: What to Expect and How to Succeed
This blog aims to demystify many types of first stage tests in application processes in order to provide some guidance on what to expect when you are applying for work experience. Written by Jade Wadey.
Top 3 Tips on Finding, Getting, and Using a Marketing Internship
Getting an internship is very competitive and it can be difficult to show the right experience. Use this article to feel more confident when applying to a Marketing Internship. Written by Sahra Faqi.
How to Use and Navigate LinkedIn: Step by Step
Building a professional network is beneficial if you are from an underrepresented group. This guide helps you use LinkedIn to further your career goals. Written by Elisha Moreton.
FirstGen Guide: Introduction to Writing a Dissertation
It is never too early to begin planning for your dissertation. This guide is designed to answer questions and smooth the process of planning and writing your dissertation as a first-generation student. Written by Jade Wadey.
Trailblazers Wanted! – What Does Writing Successful Applications Mean?
How to write successful applications for work experiences, committee positions, awards, or extra-curriculars during your studies and beyond. Written by Nathaniel Guerreiro.
The Best Way to Find Student Housing
How to get started with finding student housing and what resources to use along the way. Written by Thomas Moser.
First-Generation Students: What Mentoring Can Do for You
Mentoring helps to foster relationships, build confidence, and provide industry knowledge. Use this blog to get started! Written by Elisha Moreton.
Working During University: Expectations vs Realities
For first-generation students who depend on a part-time job, finding the perfect balance between work and studies is essential, and this resource will help you get there. Written by Thomas Moser.
5 Steps to Prepare for Your Work Experience
Tips on how to build a plan for presenting yourself during an internship and using your preparation to work towards long-term goals. Written by Jade Wadey.
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