“Even though I am pretty successful, for being a first-gen [...] I’ve had various internships and have good grades, and even right now, I’m applying to Ph.D. programs, there’s still kind of like, this insecurity.” - Victoria Joya Euceda
Imposter syndrome, financial hardships, and non-traditional paths are just a few of the topics first-gen college students Victoria Joya Euceda and Antonio Holmes share in
“In Their Own Words: Challenges of First-Gen Students,” a new video produced with support by Ascendium as part of the ongoing series, The Different Voices of Student Success.
How are they finding their way?
Watch them share their stories and hear how they’re rising to meet the challenges of higher education without the benefit of generational wisdom.
