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Proud To Be First! (First Generation Day)
9 -11 a.m.
Stop by the first gen table, get your first gen sticker, grab a muffin, and show off your first gen pride! We will be located at Burnett Hall on Parham Road, and in the main lobby on the Downtown campus.
Living Between Worlds, Presented by Tianna Faye Soto
1 – 2 p.m.
Zoom
Student Life proudly presents and welcomes Tianna Soto's "Living Between Worlds" in recognition and support of First Generation College Day. As a Puerto Rican, Jamaican-Chinese woman born and raised in the south in a family of New Yorkers, Tianna understands what it's like to exist between worlds. Apart from being a multiethnic woman, she has also existed between many worlds and professions, like music, mental health, media, and advocacy. Time and time again, Tianna has discovered that the more we embrace and celebrate our unique identity, the greater opportunity we have to serve others. Regardless of your background or upbringing, exploring identity is a key part of the college student experience. It can often be the most challenging aspect of navigating college life, with the rise of important questions like "Who am I?", "What do I stand for?", "What kind of life do I want to lead?". When you feel empowered to explore your personal story and celebrate who you are, you give others a safe space to do the same. In this program, Tianna invites students into her world as a person with multiple intersecting identities while encouraging students to reflect on their own personal narratives. Through storytelling, a touch of humor, and a warm, encouraging tone, Tianna inspires students to explore their identity, celebrate the journey, and feel confident in their unique strengths.
First Generation Toolbox Workshop
3 – 4 p.m.
Zoom
Join us for a zoom event to review the top 5 things you need to know as a first generation or new college student. Two first generation staff members will review some of the most common questions and concerns students have when navigating the college process at Reynolds and ensure you have the essential "tools" to succeed.
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