We already know that being a first generation college graduate usually means your parents aren’t able to help you with all of the challenges of going to college. But when your parents discourage higher education because of certain religious beliefs, it makes it even tougher. Dalia didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her education, finding […]
It’s an extra special Thursday because… we are celebrating the end of palindromes week (and it’s my late grandfather’s birthday). This week we will answer another question from one of our fam, Mel, who asks for advice for someone considering entrepreneurship. Here are a few things for you to consider when thinking about moving into entrepreneurship. More […]
Are you a square peg trying to fit into the round hole that is conventional success? Are you doing what you were made to do? Part of being a first gen is taking the path of uncertainty. And if you can start to normalize the unconventional path, it starts to seem a little less scary. Ayeesha’s path […]
It has been one year since we changed the name from the Purpose University Podcast to The First-Gen Lounge, and it has been amazing to see how this show has taken on a life of its own! Have you ever felt like you were awake in a dream? I’m talking about living something that you’ve longed […]
