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If you know the experiences of 1st generation students, you know that they shoulder a lot of responsibility. Many of my students are caregivers for young siblings and sick parents, translators for their parents, form-fillers, homework helpers, and don’t forget they carry the hopes and dreams of their entire family. While we spend a lot of time learning about the college-going process, career exploration, tutoring, etc., most of our time is spent on mental health needs. My students are overwhelmed and struggle to give themselves a little credit. They often come from homes where conversations about mental health are not the norm and sometimes, talking to their parents makes them feel worse. Implementing a simple class procedure as a gratitude journal will not only teach students a proven-method to help ease their anxiety and stress, but will also allow us to start the class on a positive note and carry that into our work of college-planning. That may seem like easy work, but remember that these students are blazing a path as they walk it. The other resources help both students and I in our study of the first generation experience to better prepare for challenges and sharpen the vast skills they already possess.

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If you know the experiences of 1st generation students, you know that they shoulder a lot of responsibility. Many of my students are caregivers for young siblings and sick parents, translators for their parents, form-fillers, homework helpers, and don’t forget they carry the hopes and dreams of their entire family. While we spend a lot of time learning about the college-going process, career exploration, tutoring, etc., most of our time is spent on mental health needs. My students are overwhelmed and struggle to give themselves a little credit. They often come from homes where conversations about mental health are not the norm and sometimes, talking to their parents makes them feel worse. Implementing a simple class procedure as a gratitude journal will not only teach students a proven-method to help ease their anxiety and stress, but will also allow us to start the class on a positive note and carry that into our work of college-planning. That may seem like easy work, but remember that these students are blazing a path as they walk it. The other resources help both students and I in our study of the first generation experience to better prepare for challenges and sharpen the vast skills they already possess.

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