7 First-Gen Student Career Barriers and How to Overcome Them

Career barriers for first generation college students are often challenges that start during school that have lasting effects on a student’s prospects for success. These barriers include lack of access to resources, mental health and identity issues, and financial set-backs.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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Meet Career Advisor Justin Goot! 

Justin Goot is the go-to Loeb Center resource for first-year and sophomore career exploration. Justin is here to support you in everything from how to explore your interests on campus to the internship search to developing the foundational skills needed …

By Justin Goot
Justin Goot Career Advisor
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Finding Your First Internship as a First-Gen Student

This article is a step-by-step guide for first-generation college students on how to land and succeed in their first internship by building networks, using resources like LinkedIn and Handshake, and reframing existing experiences as valuable skills. It emphasizes being proactive, …

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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A reception for first generation and/or low-income students coordinated by QuestBridge, First Generation Association, and the Office of Campus Diversity …

This session welcomes families of first generation students to the Amherst community and to celebrate this momentous occasion. There will …

As part of Amherst College’s commitment to diversity, the Office of Admission hosts Access to Amherst (A2A) for one weekend …

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