{"id":2525,"date":"2021-04-15T10:50:42","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T14:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/?page_id=2525"},"modified":"2024-09-17T15:55:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:55:46","slug":"first-generation-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/resources\/identity-conscious\/first-generation-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for First-Generation Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a first-generation student, you may be wondering where to begin. No matter your starting point, the Career Connections Center can help you explore your interests and skills, set career goals, and help you prepare for your next steps. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/about-us\/meet-the-team\/\">make an appointment<\/a> with a career adviser to ask questions, build a strategy to find a job or internship, and learn how to navigate the resources available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Resources to Help You Get Started<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/\">Career Connections Center<\/a>\u00a0website has resources to help you get started. Take a look at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/resources\/\">How-To Guides<\/a>\u00a0to find sample resumes and cover letter templates, interviewing tips, networking advice, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clark\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/identity\/\">Office for Identity, Student Engagement, and Access (ISEA)<\/a>\u00a0assists students of ALANA (African-, Latinx-, Asian\/Desi-, Native\/Indigenous-American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial) and descent and first-generation college students in the development and implementation of their academic, leadership, and career goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Find a Job, Internship, or Fellowship<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/student-employment\/\">Clark\u2019s On-Campus Student Employment<\/a>\u00a0website has resources to help you find and apply to on-campus jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/get-ready\/find-jobs-and-internships\/\">Career Connections Center<\/a>\u00a0offers job and internship search strategies and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectonrampma.com\/\">Project Onramp<\/a>, an initiative of several Massachusetts organizations in the life sciences, provides under-resourced college students with access to paid internships in STEM. To learn more and to apply for STEM internships, email the Career Connections Center at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cservices@clarku.edu\">cservices@clarku.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawyerscommittee.org\/firstgenfellow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Gen Fellows<\/a>\u00a0is a paid summer program for undergraduate students who are the first in their immediate families to attend college and who intend to pursue careers in social justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/gain-experience\/funding-opportunities\/\">Apply for funding<\/a>\u00a0for your opportunities through the Career Connections Center if you secure an internship or research project that is unpaid (or underpaid).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Make Connections and Find Community<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/identity\/\">Office for Identity, Student Engagement, and Access (ISEA)<\/a>\u00a0assists students of ALANA (African-American, Latinx, Asian\/Desi-American, Pacific Islander, Native\/Indigenous- American and Multiracial) descent and first generation college students in the development and implementation of their academic, leadership and career goals. MFGSS provides mentoring, training and community spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/clarkconnect\/students\/\">The ClarkCONNECT Network<\/a>\u00a0is a virtual community of alumni, students, and faculty where you can find a mentor, apply to jobs, internships, and ClarkCONNECT projects, explore research collaborations, learn about an industry, and get advice from professionals in the field. You can find Clark alumni who identify as first-generation students on ClarkCONNECT by logging into your profile, clicking the \u201cConnect\u201d tab, and selecting \u201cFirst-Generation College Student\u201d under \u201cHelp Topic.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bigfuture.collegeboard.org\/find-colleges\/academic-life\/the-scoop-how-to-get-to-know-your-college-professors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Scoop: How to Get To Know Your College Professors<\/a>\u00a0is a Q&amp;A video with students and educators about building relationships with your professors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Financial Resources<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you need support identifying additional financial aid resources or understanding the types of aid available to you, contact the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/financial-aid\/\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a>. You can also check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/financial-aid\/current-undergraduate-students\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>\u00a0page to find answers to some of the more common questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/understand-aid\">How Financial Aid Works<\/a>\u00a0can be overwhelming, but it will help you navigate deadlines, plan, and make important financial decisions. This resource, from Federal Student Aid, walks you through how to understand different types of financial aid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/identity\/\">Funding to make co-curricular experiences more accessible<\/a>\u00a0is available through the Office for Identity, Student Engagement, and Access (ISEA). A limited number of annual scholarships to support students in accomplishing their goals are available to students of color and\/or first generation Clark University undergraduates. The Career Connections Center also provides\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/gain-experience\/funding-opportunities\/\">funding for opportunities<\/a>\u00a0that are unpaid or underpaid internships, research, or projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goladderup.org\/our-services\/financial-aid-for-college\/\">Go Ladder Up<\/a>\u00a0is a hub of resources to guide you in completing the FAFSA application for financial aid, understanding award letters, applying for student loans, and other college finance questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov\/tk\/resources\/all.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid Toolkit<\/a>\u00a0can help you understand financial aid and make financial decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clevergirlfinance.com\/blog\/college-student-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clever Girl Finance<\/a>\u00a0offers resources and education on how to manage your money while in college and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clevergirlfinance.com\/blog\/college-student-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to create a budget you can use<\/a>\u00a0while in school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Academic Advising<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/academic-advising-center\/\">Academic Advising Center<\/a>\u00a0offers general academic services to help you plan your academic program. You can choose your major (or design your own), develop strategies to overcome academic difficulties, receive assistance around learning or special needs, evaluate transfer credits, and more. You can also find\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/academic-advising-center\/resources\/\">commonly requested forms<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Health and Wellness<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/counseling\/\">Center for Counseling and Personal Growth<\/a>\u00a0at Clark provides individual support, discussion groups, events and programs, and resources for your mental and emotional health, including a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/counseling\/self-help\/mental-health-toolbox\/\">Mental Health Toolbox<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a student, you balance many different roles and responsibilities. Here\u2019s a list of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jhsap.org\/self_help_resources\/school-life_balance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">helpful tips to work toward school-life balance<\/a>, including managing your time, balancing relationships, and reducing stress and anxiety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-info is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Additional Resources<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/americaneedsyou.org\/program-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America Needs You<\/a>\u00a0fights for economic mobility for ambitious first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Students can apply for a two-year fellowship through the program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firstinthefamily.org\/highschool\/collegeyears.html\">First in the Family<\/a>\u00a0provides first-generation college students with educational information and guidance written by other first-generation college students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/imfirst.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I\u2019m First<\/a>\u00a0is an online community celebrating first-generation college students through student blogs and special programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group contact-box has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"eyebrow  has-text-align-left\">Contact Information<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-career-connections-center\">Career Connections Center<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns contact-details is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><div class=\"eyebrow black has-text-align-left\">Office Location<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon map\">Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center (ASEC Building)<br>939 Main St.<br>Worcester, MA 01610<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon tel\">1-508-793-7258<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon fax\">1-508-421-3752 Fax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon mail\"><a href=\"mailto:cservices@clarku.edu\">cservices@clarku.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col-links is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><div class=\"eyebrow black has-text-align-left\">Career Lab Hours<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"icon clock\">The Career Lab offers on-demand reviews of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles 12 \u2013 4 pm weekdays. Upload your documents, or make an appointment for the Career Lab on Handshake!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a first-generation student, you may be wondering where to begin. No matter your starting point, the Career Connections Center can help you explore your interests and skills, set career goals, and help you prepare for your next steps. 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