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Mentoring First-Gen Students: The Invisible Work of Opening Doors | The Giving Project
In this episode of The Giving Project, host Jodie Blackburn explores the critical, often overlooked role of mentoring first-generation college students. This discussion moves beyond financial aid and scholarships to address the 'invisible work' of social capital, decoding the unwritten rules of higher education that can feel like a foreign language to those without familial precedent. If you are interested in philanthropy, social impact, or educational equity, this episode provides a deep dive into how mentorship acts as a bridge between a student's background and their academic future…
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