About
FirstGen Society
Who We Are.
What FirstGen Society Can Do For You.
By connecting first generatioin college students and alumni together through fellowship and organized chapters and clubs, we can strengthen and influence the student's experience and commitment in school as well as build leaders and friendships in our schools and communities.
By doing so, we can create social and leadership opportunities for our members to engage, empower themselves and others, and grow together - all necessary for advancing the success of first generation college students and alumni.
Benefits of a Group.
here is strength in numbers. We can achieve more together than we can alone. Being a part of a goup or community with a shared purpose can give you a sense of belonging, pride, support, and encouragement.
If you're looking to do more than you ever thought you could, you absolutely can, but don't do it alone.
Our Reach.
To foster the success of first generation college students, we want to focus on supporting first generation college students during their transition into college, through college, and graduation and beyond. Therefore, membership is open to high school students and college students who are preparing to be the first or currently are the first in their families to go to college as well as first generation college student alumni who have graduated and are now in their early, mid, or senior career stages.
Friendship and Community.
Our members vary in age and backgrounds and can come from all walks of life. One thing we have in common is shared identity and experiences of being a first generation college student. At FirstGen Society, we are devoted to our personal growth, but we also commit ourselves to one one another to support and inspire each other, build confidence and leadership together, and participate in social, leadership, and community initiatives through the power of lifelong fellowship and friendship unique to each chapter and club.
Our Social Responsibility.
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Our Mission, Vision & Purpose.
Our Mission.
To foster the success of first generation college students and alumni by providing our members with lifelong fellowship, community, and friendship, and a sense of individual and unified purpose and pride where we can connect, empower, and grow together.
Our Vision.
FirstGen Society will be essential to the first generation college student community by providing a national network and community where we can provide our members with opportunities to participate, lead, volunteer, network, build lifelong friendships, and encourage faculty-student interaction which helps connect them to their institutions and communities. FirstGen Society will also support the mission of colleges, universities, and other organizations that serve the first generation college student community through partnerships and collaboration.
Our Purpose.
FirstGen Society will be essential to the first generation college student community by providing a national network and community where we can provide our members with opportunities to participate, lead, volunteer, network, build lifelong friendships, and encourage faculty-student interaction which helps connect them to their institutions and communities. FirstGen Society will also support the mission of colleges, universities, and other organizations that serve the first generation college student community through partnerships and collaboration.
Our Core Values.
Education
Education is the compass that drives our purpose. Education is something obtained, but can never be taken away from you or erased. It can offer access to new opportunities that can transcend a person academically, morally, intellectually, economically, and professionally. We obtain knowledge through our own personal experiences and in-classroom and out-of-classroom learning. We encourage our members to continue a lifetime of learning whether in the classroom or beyond.
Empowerment
When someone is empowered, they have the ability to accomplish something, giving them the confidence needed to succeed. Empowerment is the key to future development and inspiring leadership. Through empowerment, we hope to inspire generosity, leadership, and compassion for our members to empower others and to pay it forward so that we can continue to create positive outcomes in individual lives and in our communities.
Leadership
The best leaders lead from a position of their true selves in a way that is genuine and authentic. First generation college students already are remarkable leaders for being the first in their families to embark college. We encourage our members to find their voices and become authentic leaders by owning their own stories, having the courage to embrace themselves, and being understanding and compassionate of others.
Friendship & Community
Being part of a community where you can establish and nurture lifelong friendships is key to growth, learning, teamwork, and providing a strong support system. The benefits of friendship and community can help increase engagement, motivation, commitment, support, and collaboration. A community that works together well, bonds and performs well and helps them to know their purposes and how they can go about achieving it together.
Empathy
Empathy guides how we should show up for each other and our communities. We create space where every story matters, opening doors for those forging new paths. By listening deeply and supporting one another, we grow together. This shared understanding fuels innovation, strengthens bonds, and helps everyone feel seen, heard, and valued in meaningful ways.