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If so...RESPECT! Its just a lot harder for people like us.
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Yes. How is it more difficult?
Who here is first gen. and applying as disadvantaged?
No, it doesn't. If anything it'll probably make them realise how important education is so you don't have to suffer the same hardships as them. A traditional family from mainland China or the Punjab know all about that.well put it this way, IN MY CASE, first generation college student apply to med school, means my parents did not graduate from a US hs, or have a degree in that case. this translates to them not know how important education is as well as your surrounding family
No, it doesn't. If anything it'll probably make them realise how important education is so you don't have to suffer the same hardships as them. A traditional family from mainland China or the Punjab know all about that.
You also have affluent immigrants moving to North America, such as from places like Hong Kong.
In the end, it's not harder or easier financially for first gen families because first gen families are on a financial spectrum like those who are 3rd gen or higher.
No, it doesn't. If anything it'll probably make them realise how important education is so you don't have to suffer the same hardships as them. A traditional family from mainland China or the Punjab know all about that.
You also have affluent immigrants moving to North America, such as from places like Hong Kong.
In the end, it's not harder or easier financially for first gen families because first gen families are on a financial spectrum like those who are 3rd gen or higher.
No, it doesn't. If anything it'll probably make them realise how important education is so you don't have to suffer the same hardships as them. A traditional family from mainland China or the Punjab know all about that.
You also have affluent immigrants moving to North America, such as from places like Hong Kong.
In the end, it's not harder or easier financially for first gen families because first gen families are on a financial spectrum like those who are 3rd gen or higher.
do you think being a first generation college student help?
elosangeles:11398336 said:Yes. How is it more difficult?
Who here is first gen. and applying as disadvantaged?
well put it this way, IN MY CASE, first generation college student apply to med school, means my parents did not graduate from a US hs, or have a degree in that case. this translates to them not know how important education is as well as your surrounding family
you first have to have a desire to learn, convince them why you deserve this chance, struggle with financial issues, hear over and over that you need to work and that should be your primary task before anything else. going to med school makes me feel like it is a privilege and huge sacrifice as i will make myself and mother struggle.
secondly, ppl who are not first generation= 2nd generation and above, might have an esteemed family that has had a head start with family members in college, dad and mom having a degree in so and so, getting great advice, having alot of $$ to get into those private schools, tutors, etc.
thats just my opinion. it has been a struggle as i am still in undergrad but also a great experience. i have a boat load of motivation and desire and feel i can concur anything.
This is exactly what I went through, my dad graduated HS, mom didn't. Not a single in my family has earned a degree. I was once told by my dad, "if you plan on going to college you better join the military cause I can't help you at all." Kinda pissed me off but I am going to prove them wrong, I have worked since I was 14, full time, graduated highschool in honor classes, carry a good college gpa and I am more driven than ever, a because my dad said I couldn't do it without help. I chose med school because I want to be able to help the lesser society and hopefuly get on with Doctors without Boarders to help every once in a while.
That's pretty much what I said; it's not black and white. It's not "easier" or "harder". It's just different.It's not black and white. Some parents don't value education and some do.
People with parents who graduated from college may have similar challenges regardless of how their parents view education.
OP, making a thread because you think you're so special is childish.
If so...RESPECT! Its just a lot harder for people like us.
Please don't judge too soon. This has never happened in America or Europe so it's hard to imagine but in other parts of the world, there were plenty of smart people who, for political or financial reasons, were barred from college/university.Love having parents who fail at everything. First gen is awesome **** yeah.
Please don't judge too soon. This has never happened in America or Europe so it's hard to imagine but in other parts of the world, there were plenty of smart people who, for political or financial reasons, were barred from college/university.
It IS harder for first-gen students because our parents - without a college degree - almost certainly can't find well-paying jobs. Well, if your dad is 30% as successful as Bill Gates then it's a different matter.