Nearly one-third of undergraduates at FIU are among the first generation in their families to pursue bachelor's degrees, and these trailblazing students have access to a wealth of resources and services to support them on their journey to graduation.
In recognition of the university's committment to uplifting and supporting the first-gen population, FIU is a designated First Scholars Institution, a prestigious national distinction conferred by NASPA and the Center for First-generation Student Success.
FIU's new, monthly YouTube podcast, "First-Gen Focus," introduces these Panthers, who aspire to forge new family traditions through their perseverance and hard work.
This month, we introduce Nicole Martinez '21, MA '23, a two-time FIU graduate and the new academic success coach at the FIU Center for Academic Success. Martinez discusses her journey to becoming the first in her family to attain a bachelor's degree and shares advice for current first-gen students.