Conference
Navigating Iowa State University: The Social and Cultural Climate for First-Generation College Students
Author
- Student Panel from Student Support Services Program (Student Panel from Student Support Services Program)
Abstract
The workshop will provide insight to the experiences and perceived climate of first-generation college students at Iowa State University. A panel of Student Support Service Program (SSSP) participants will discuss the multiple facets of navigating Iowa State resources, stressors, and support networks each student utilizes to make their way through the political, social, and bureaucratic environment. Additionally, students will discuss the individual, structural, and informal networks they develop to build community and foster a sense of belonging. Ultimately, the workshop will shed light on the unique experiences of first-generation college students and how participation in the SSSP impacts their personal and academic experiences.