First Generation Doctoral Students: How to Set Yourself Up for Success?

• In Event: GSA - First Generation Doctoral Students: How to Set Yourself Up for Success?

Short Description

Pursuing a doctoral degree is a challenging journey for any student, but it can be especially daunting for those who are the first in their families to do so. This panel discussion will explore the unique challenges and opportunities that first-generation doctoral students face and provide insights into how to navigate the academic, social, and financial barriers to completing a doctoral degree.

Authors

• Contributor: Enilda Romero-Hall, The University of Tennessee Knoxville

• Contributor: Yvonne Earnshaw, Kennesaw State University

• Contributor: Linda Wiley, Baker University (Kansas)

• Contributor: Anne Fensie, University of Maine

• Contributor: Rebekah Gruel, Idaho State University

• Contributor: Waneta Hebert, Sam Houston State University

• Contributor: Arlene Ramirez, Sam Houston State University