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The Long Walk Home: Mentoring First-Gen Students to Graduation | Small Acts, Big Change
In this episode of Small Acts, Big Change, host Annalise Estrada explores the profound emotional and systemic challenges faced by first-generation college students. This discussion moves beyond academic advice to address the deep psychological weight of imposter syndrome, familial guilt, and the isolation that often accompanies upward mobility. It is designed for first-gen students seeking validation, mentors looking to understand how to support effectively, and anyone interested in the human side of educational philanthropy.
The conversation delves into the concept of 'cultural capital,'…
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