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The Quiet Heroism of Mentoring First-Gen Students | The Difference We Make
In this episode of The Difference We Make, host Ashling Scallon explores the profound impact of mentoring first-generation college students. This conversation moves beyond traditional charity models to highlight 'agency over charity,' emphasizing that the most valuable resource a mentor can offer is not money or expert advice, but consistent, vulnerable presence. For individuals interested in social impact, educational equity, and community building, this episode provides a roadmap for how ordinary people can change lives through simple, attentive acts of support. It challenges the myth that…
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