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The First-Gen Gap: How Mentorship Turns Fear Into Future | The Good Fight
In this episode of The Good Fight, host Judy Growney explores the critical issue of the first-generation college student gap and how effective mentorship can transform fear into future success. First-gen students often face an 'invisible syllabus'—unwritten rules about navigating higher education, communicating with professors, and accessing internships—that legacy students learn at home. This episode provides a compassionate yet practical guide for allies, mentors, and educators to bridge this divide by demystifying these hidden academic and social codes.
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