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The Quiet Courage of Guiding First-Gen Students | The Human Impact
In this episode of The Human Impact, host Nichole Carragher explores the profound and often invisible challenges faced by first-generation college students. This is not just a story about academic achievement; it is an exploration of the 'hidden curriculum'—the unwritten rules, social codes, and cultural capital that first-gen students lack but their peers inherit. If you are a mentor, educator, or simply someone who cares about educational equity, this episode provides a deep dive into why traditional mentoring approaches often fail and how we can create genuine, sustainable support systems…
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