IELS #3: What Are the Challenges of a First Generation Student and How Can Those Challenges Be Overcome?”

When	Tuesday, November 1, 2016 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Location	Classroom 206
For	Faculty; Staff; Students; Alumni

Being the first to go to college is not easy. Some, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or even our hometown/community, are the first in our family and, often our community, to go to law school (or undergraduate school). There was no one who had already gone ahead, knew the ropes, could give you tips about how to study, or could explain what has confused you. Having family and community support makes a big difference in the level of confidence we have when we make that big step to go to college or law school. Some feel very isolated. Others struggle because they are not sure where to turn when they are confused or having difficulty comprehending course information, but, they fear revealing their vulnerability to others around them in class or in the halls. Exactly what have these individual students had to face? How are they coping and rising above this challenge? What can you learn from these students?

Lunch is sponsored by Butler Snow, LLP

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Contact	SuSaNi Harris susani.harris@colorado.edu
Sponsored By	Lunch is sponsored by Butler Snow, LLP
Moderated By	SuSaNi Harris Senior Director for Diversity and Inclusiveness
Speakers	April Connally Karina Rocha Darian Mendez James Marshall Kelly Woods.