How to College: First Gen @HTCFirstGen
HTC: First Gen strives to democratize education for #firstgen by providing opportunities/resources/support to navigate the #college journey through our #podcast howtocollegefirstgen.org Joined May 2020-
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In this final episode, Shiv, Sandra, Luz and Norma reflect on the life of How to College. The hosts also take time to recap their favorite conversations, life lessons, and what’s in store for the future of the podcast. #HTC #podcast #firstgencollegestudents
New episode coming this Saturday! In this episode current hosts Luz, Sandra and Shiv chat with Norma as they reflect on what it has meant to be apart of HTC. #htc #firstgen #reflection
As the semester concludes and summer classes begin, having effective study habits is key to reducing stress. #summerclasses #htc #studyhabits
We have a big announcement that will be revealed this Saturday on Episode 124. Make sure to stay tuned, because you don't want to miss this! #firstgen #surprise #podcast #college #education #announcement
The Emancipation Proclamation was passed in 1863, declaring all enslaved persons were free. However, it was not until 1865, two months after the Civil War ended, that this new reality became true for all enslaved persons. This is why we celebrate Juneteenth ! #juneteenth #htc
Beginning your internship search can be intimidating. However, having the basic application requirements on hand can ease the stressors associated with the progress. #HTC #Internship #Chegg #Handshake
New episode coming this Saturday! In this episode we hear about MOHD AHMAD's journey as a first-gen/low-income student starting off in India and making his way to graduate studies in the US. #organizing #firstgen #college #mit #fli #postcollege
June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month. For more information on testing and resources feel free to visit alz.org. #HTC #Alzheimers #brainawarenessmonth
THROWBACK EPISODE: Make sure to check out Episode 52 that shares our guests, Rudy's and Cody's college experiences as members of the LGBTQ+ community with former co-host, Cody!
In our latest episode, Luz chats with college grads Brenda and Jennifer about finding fulfillment in your career and what has led them to make changes along the way. Check it out at: howtocollegefirstgen.org/episodes3/122 #firstgen #podcast #college #career #fulfillment
In our latest episode, Luz chats with college grads Brenda and Jennifer about finding fulfillment in your career and what has led them to make changes along the way. Check it out at: howtocollegefirstgen.org/episodes3/122 #firstgen #podcast #college #career #fulfillment
In our latest episode, Luz chats with college grads Brenda and Jennifer about finding fulfillment in your career and what has led them to make changes along the way. Check it out at: howtocollegefirstgen.org/episodes3/122 #firstgen #podcast #college #career #fulfillment
New #episode coming this Saturday! Luz chats with Brenda and Jennifer about what it has been like to work in the #healthcare and #education fields and the factors that have been #key for a fulfilling #career. #podcast #firstgen
In this episode, Sandra chats with Maria Ochoa-Chalico about her experience as a first-gen college student while being a single mother, and helping her daughter through her own college journey. howtocollegefirstgen.org/episodes3/121
Decision day was this week! Congratulations to all the #firstgen students making their college picks! Let us know in the comments where you plan on attending! #college #education #decisionday
In our latest episode Destiny chats with Layell as she shares the importance of being able to pinpoint mental health resources on your campus and how it can potentially be essential to finding your new normal. Learn more: howtocollegefirstgen.org/episodes3/120 #firstgen #mentalhealth #podcast
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Lizeth @LizethHedz
101 Followers 2K Following Me, prefect? NO!!! but I always keep my standards and my heels high. Live it. Love it. Learn from it.
First Gen United @firstgenunited
1 Followers 36 Following
Hispanos With Power @HispanosW_Power
62 Followers 88 Following Nuestras raizes nos han llenado de riquezas y nuestra vida in the USA has taught us many lessons. We'll chat about growing up first gen hispanics in the USA.
LIT Careers @getlitcareers
9K Followers 10K Following We help people succeed in college, career + life. Education, Career + Learning platform. EdTech startup 10 years in the making.
Sandra Fernandez @SandraSays
10K Followers 8K Following Storyteller & content creator, PR pro & Social Media strategist. Founder at @StoryZoneMedia, Co-host at @HTCFirstGen podcast, publisher at @HispanicHou.
Matt Newlin Consultin.. @mnewlinconsults
40 Followers 79 Following Higher ed consulting that puts students first, specializing in first-gen, low-income, and rural student equity & success. Founder & principal @DrMattNewlin.
Matt Newlin @DrMattNewlin
619 Followers 646 Following Founder & principal at @mnewlinconsults. Proud #firstgen #Pell student and higher ed advocate. Passionate about student equity. Views are my own.
Mr. Wizard @BenjaminCGeorge
57K Followers 59K Following
Open Book Collective @open_book_c
9 Followers 21 Following
College Greenlight, a.. @cgreenlight
8K Followers 2K Following We unite a collective of educational advocates to increase college access and completion for underrepresented and historically underserved students.
Geraldina I Wise_Arts @giwisearts
79 Followers 72 Following Viewing the world through the eyes of an artist. Art makes for a better world
Purdue First-Generati.. @PurdueFGHonSoc
333 Followers 821 Following Purdue chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, a national honor society for first-generation college students - neither parent has a bachelor's degree.
Catherine Hollingswo @chollihamm
130 Followers 1K Following
CSUN DREAM Center @CSUN_DREAM
42 Followers 86 Following A Resource Space for Undocumented Students and Allies. DREAM stands for Dream, Resource, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Mentorship.
Under College Constru.. @ucc_podcast
9 Followers 54 Following We are a college advice-giving, storytelling podcast! Check out our episodes on all podcast platforms! Episodes are posted every Monday.
Dr. Felicia Darling #.. @DarlingFelicia
620 Followers 2K Following There's no time like the present to create a just & compassionate world.
Josselyn E. Marroquí.. @marroqje_
49 Followers 156 Following 2nd year BCD Psychology PhD Student @MiamiOHPsyc #medicaldecisionmaking | @CSUF Alumna | #Dreamer #FirstGen 🇸🇻 | She/Her/Ella
Michael Preston @MPrestonEdD
412 Followers 484 Following I am the Executive Director of the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities and we build partnerships which accelerate student success.
Davidson College Offi.. @dcadmission
3K Followers 2K Following Official @DavidsonCollege Office of Admission & Financial Aid account. Follow along for information, news and advice. 🐾 #Davidson2026 #DavidsonTrue
Leah Hoffman @lhoffman85
2 Followers 121 Following
NACAC Rural SIG @NACACRuralSIG
389 Followers 850 Following @NACAC Rural & Small Town SIG. We aim to increase college access for rural students. [email protected] To join for free: https://t.co/GJQ8JmX2sG
ぱにっと 英語�.. @drecpo
50 Followers 262 Following 【 わかりやすい英語 】英語を話せない人が最短で英会話(日常会話)を身につけるための実用に特化した英語を発信中。
Genevieve Price-Griff.. @smallstepsgo
53 Followers 164 Following Small Steps Go Places helps students & their parents transition into hs & develop the tools for success in college and beyond 👨🎓👩🎓
Anabel Diaz @anabelnvdiaz
10 Followers 33 Following
Dr. Rudy Ruiz @DrRudyRuiz
2K Followers 5K Following Rehumanizing Education @EdifyTeachers & @FourPoint_Ed | @WeAreEdLoC | Past: Chief Ed Officer @mbrt | @CardWrestling | @JHUeducation | Chair @BTSBmore
Shoestring Initiative @ShoestringCdn
546 Followers 2K Following Advancing social class diversity in Canadian universities. Creating a community of support, mentorship, belonging and advocacy for poverty-class folks.
More Than Bootstraps @MBootstraps
129 Followers 325 Following A nonprofit founded by educators who understand the obstacles that first-generation, low-income students face in higher ed. https://t.co/NfxtCBsaVI
Elena F Ricker @elenaricker
86 Followers 313 Following
American Apostille @ApostilleLLC
42 Followers 47 Following American Apostille & Notary Services is an industry leader in U.S. document authentications. I am able to process documents issued from all 50 US States!
Trinh Nguyen @Trinh_D_Nguyen
153 Followers 394 Following Grad student @HopkinsNeuro 🧠 | @NSFGRFP Fellow | @TheJKCF 🎓 Scholar | @montgomerycoll and @MIT alumnus 🦠 | 🇻🇳 immigrant | First Gen. | Co-founder of MaSSP
Thanks, I hate it @dumbledebs
64 Followers 222 Following School counselor by day; exhausted adjunct professor by night. She/Her(s)
CareerSpring @CareerSpringOrg
243 Followers 1K Following CareerSpring is a free networking and job placement Platform for FGLI students. We're connecting first-generation potential with future opportunity!
Meagan Wilson @MeaganC_Wilson
200 Followers 297 Following @UofAlabama alumna || currently: @nascar || previous: @penguins @UA_Athletics || opinions are my own
Today's Students Coal.. @TS_Coalition
801 Followers 1K Following The TSC is a cross-cutting group of advocacy, membership, & student orgs. We have joined forces to push for policy changes that better serve #TodaysStudents
Luis Barcelo @BarceloPMHS
193 Followers 449 Following 2 Decades of counseling and still committed to changing lives!
Rae (aka Sharae) @RaesTheYouthBar
559 Followers 2K Following Raising opportunity bars for youth.Helping orgs better serve youth. College access, transition & completion. HBCU/Morgan+CUNY/NUF/Baruch grad.
Stephanie Ricker @stephricker
173 Followers 334 Following intelligence is lethal // she/her // uva alum
Michaelle Aguilar @MichaelleCFISD
1K Followers 1K Following Instructional Technology Specialist @CyFairEdTech Serving ES 🌟 MS 🌟 HS Supporting @CFISDLOTE EC-6, LOTE, Bus Ed CTE Certified #Bilingüe #upatthepanel
FIRSTgen Orientation @FirstGenProgram
46 Followers 126 Following College Readiness for First-Generation and Non-Traditional Students. 1-week virtual orientation Aug 9-13 2021! #firstgen #highered
Tiffany @drtiffloading
129 Followers 442 Following Higher ed professional, @HowardU PhD student, 🐶 mom, lover of travel, food, 💚🩷 @TrinityDC & @NichollsState Alumna, proud #firstgen All tweets are mine
Cynthia Olmedo @OlmedoCEO
144 Followers 528 Following Career counseling professional with 18+ yrs experience in career counseling & workforce development, with 9 yrs at UH. MBTI: ESFJ Holland Code: CSR
Julissa Muñiz, Ph.D. @JulissaMuniz13
3K Followers 968 Following Assistant Professor @UCSC || Mother-Scholar• Learner• Abolitionist || Learning in Carceral Settings, Elevating Youth Voices & Centering Liberation
Shoestring Initiative @ShoestringCdn
546 Followers 2K Following Advancing social class diversity in Canadian universities. Creating a community of support, mentorship, belonging and advocacy for poverty-class folks.
NYSACAC @NYSACAC
2K Followers 399 Following Official Twitter Account for the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling
FIRSTgen Orientation @FirstGenProgram
46 Followers 126 Following College Readiness for First-Generation and Non-Traditional Students. 1-week virtual orientation Aug 9-13 2021! #firstgen #highered
Zencastr #MadeOnZenca.. @zencastr
8K Followers 7K Following Record, Produce, Host, Analyze and Monetize. The All In One Podcast Platform. #MadeOnZencastr & tag for RT.
MHS CCRC @mundycollege
226 Followers 110 Following Mundelein High School's College and Career Research Center.
LatinxEd @LatinxEducation
3K Followers 2K Following We invest in #Latinx leadership to advance educational equity and opportunity in #NorthCarolina 🔥 #SomosCarolina #NCEd
Illinois ACAC @IACAC
2K Followers 161 Following Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling
ACCT @CCTrustees
7K Followers 3K Following The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). Representing more than 6,500 elected and appointed trustees who govern more than 1,100 community colleges.
Building STEPS @BuildingSTEPS
1K Followers 2K Following Nonprofit propelling #Baltimore City's brightest high school students to #college and career success through #STEM exploration.
Alexander Lowe McAdam.. @McAdamsPhD
522 Followers 754 Following PhD in 17thC literature, religion, cosmology @RiceUniversity. Equitable pedagogy. Public Humanities or bust. ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Follow/RT ≠ endorsement. She/her
CJ Schmidt (he/him) �.. @CharlesJSchmidt
2K Followers 3K Following Lit. + Epistemology teacher | researches ancient medicine + early Christianity | ABD-PhD | fmr grad fellow @RiceCTE | #FirstGen | #NeuroDivergent | horror fan
HSF @HSFNews
16K Followers 6K Following Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading Hispanic scholarship organization. Follow us for news about education, success stories and scholarships!
Fastweb Scholarships @PayingForSchool
48K Followers 4K Following 🔎Find & Apply for scholarships & internships: 💯FREE! ✨Create a profile to get scholarship matches that fit you! 🤩See our bio to get started.
U.S. Department of Ed.. @usedgov
1.4M Followers 210 Following The official United States Department of Education Twitter account. Follows, Retweets and shared links ≠ endorsement.
NACAC College Fairs @NACACFairs
8K Followers 3K Following NCF, PVA and STEM Fairs allow students to interact with admission reps from a wide range of postsecondary institutions. | Free | Open to the public. #nacacfairs
U.S. News Education @USNewsEducation
330K Followers 698 Following Education news and rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
Natl Association for .. @NACAC
43K Followers 1K Following One of the largest membership associations in higher education, with 27,000+ members dedicated to making college accessible to all. #NACAC
BigFuture @MyBigFuture
27K Followers 719 Following BigFuture is a free, online resource that helps students take the right first step after high school. Powered by @Collegeboard.
ACT @ACT
67K Followers 2K Following ACT is transforming college and career readiness pathways so that everyone can discover and fulfill their potential.
The SAT Program @OfficialSAT
85K Followers 477 Following The SAT gives students the chance to show they have the skills & knowledge for college & career success. Get free #SATPractice tools at https://t.co/Y1YeM5upJb.
Federal Student Aid @FAFSA
284K Followers 39 Following Official account of Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Dept. of Education. We provide grants, loans, & work-study funds for college or career school.
AP for Students @APforStudents
95K Followers 1K Following Advanced Placement courses give students access to college-level work in high school, helping them save time and money in college.
ISAC @ISACFinAid
2K Followers 574 Following Follow ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) for student financial aid tips, #grant & #scholarship news and going to #college updates.
LULAC @LULAC
27K Followers 5K Following We are a passionate community from across the U.S.🇺🇸 & Puerto Rico🇵🇷 working together to empower Latinos at every level. #LULAC
DDLR Scholarship @DDLRScholarship
78 Followers 145 Following Committed to promoting higher education, especially among undocumented students in memory of Dennis De La Rosa.
Horatio Alger Assoc. @HoratioAlgerUS
1K Followers 303 Following Horatio Alger Association | A nonprofit organization honoring outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education.
Scholarship America @ScholAmerica
50K Followers 948 Following As the largest private scholarship organization in the nation, we’re all about students. We're a scholarship resource, advocate and driving force for success.
Collegewise @Collegewise
2K Followers 697 Following College counseling, test prep, & tutoring—oh my. Let one of our counselors or tutors help you dominate the college admissions process.
Rice Admission @RiceAdmission
1K Followers 136 Following Official account for the Office of Admission at Rice University. Follow us for information about applying, financial aid and what’s happening at Rice.
NSBE @NSBE
25K Followers 3K Following Founded 1975, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) promotes academic excellence, professional success, & positive community impact!
Joyce Ivy Foundation @jif_scholars
175 Followers 33 Following Raising college aspirations for the next generation of female leaders through scholarships and application support.
Center for Postsecond.. @AU_CPRS
596 Followers 322 Following The Center for Postsecondary Readiness and Success (CPRS) aims to increase equitable and accessible pathways to postsecondary success for all people.
First Scholars at UA @UAFirstScholars
154 Followers 79 Following The goal of the First Scholars program is to support first-generation college students and enhance their ability to successfully graduate.
College Greenlight, a.. @cgreenlight
8K Followers 2K Following We unite a collective of educational advocates to increase college access and completion for underrepresented and historically underserved students.
College Advising Corp.. @AdvisingCorps
8K Followers 888 Following We increase opportunities for students by making education beyond high school more accessible and equitable.
College Promise @College_Promise
5K Followers 2K Following National, non-partisan, non-profit initiative building broad public support for funding the first 2+ years of postsecondary education for hard-working learners.
College Counselors @College_Experts
20K Followers 2K Following College advisors providing the individualized attention students need to properly tackle the college admission process. Hablamos Espanol. Offices in US & LATAM.
First Gen Empower @firstgenempower
17 Followers 19 Following The First Gen Empower ensures that every student feels boundless in pursuing opportunities after high school🎓
#FirstGenDocs @firstgendocs
12K Followers 11K Following AFFIRMING the experiences, AMPLIFYING the voices, & CELEBRATING the brilliance of First-Gen Docs! Founded by @lcb_phd, @drjkwallace, & @ravenkcokleyphd
FirstGEN Fellows @firstgenfellows
545 Followers 677 Following Summer fellowship program advancing first gen college students committed to social justice. $1,500 stipend. @LawyersComm @NILC_org @ClinicLegal @AAAJ_AAJC
Students Rising Above @SRAprogram
1K Followers 765 Following SRA empowers students facing systemic barriers to define and find success through education, career, and in life.
Council for Opportuni.. @COETalk
4K Followers 870 Following COE is the only nat’l organization dedicated to furthering the expansion of educational opportunities for low-income & first-gen students #TRIOworks #EquityChat
American College Appl.. @American_CAC
4K Followers 922 Following A national initiative to increase the number of first-generation college students and students from low-income families applying to college.
FirstGenNation @FirstGen_Juice
460 Followers 515 Following dedicated to the representation of the first-gen college experience in pop culture and mass media @firstgenandjuice on IG
All Ways Up @AllWaysUpFDN
384 Followers 365 Following ALL WAYS UP helps low-income youth get to AND through college. We provide scholarships, support for non-profit organizations and an annual leadership summit.
harvardian @HarvardFGHA
839 Followers 973 Following One Harvard #firstgen alum tweeting about ed stuff. Not affiliated with Harvard First Gen Alum Board (but can put you in touch!) @[email protected]
FLIP National @FLIP_National
378 Followers 593 Following We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that centers student voice in advocating on behalf of first-generation and/or low-income college students across the country.
Firstgens @FIRSTGENSUK
100 Followers 95 Following 🌱 National award winning student service, empowering students amongst the first in their family to attend university.
First Generation Alliance club welcomed guest speaker Luz Rocha, alum & 1st Latina Valedictorian at CVHS. She attended @RiceUniversity & majored in chemical engineering. She spoke about how to be successful at CVHS & beyond. Than you for sharing your story & insights with us!
In honor of #InternationalPodcastDay, we bring you Norma Torres Mendoza, founder of the @HTCFirstGen podcast. Tune in to a new episode every week at howtocollegefirstgen.org. Thank you, Norma and team, for showing us the true #PowerofPodcasts!
Thanks so much for having me!!
In #episode 58 @stephricker ended up visiting her #college because it came up in a search and the experience she had visiting the campus sealed the deal for her as a prospective student. Now she’s the chair of @hoosfirstlook at @UVA #collegevisit #applyingtocollege #FirstGen
Gene Camarena's final words at the #LEDACI2021? "Be confident! Work hard and keep that integrity alive!"
What are you doing this summer? Science teacher Ms. Ford spent time with friends outside exploring W. Virginia & Virginia. She saw a rock that looks like a sea turtle & lots of cool wildlife like bumblebees, butterflies, dung beetles, & hummingbirds! @HoustonISD @HISD_SecSci
🎙 I was on a podcast!! Thank you so much to Norma Torres Mendoza for having me to discuss one of my favorite subjects: networking. Check it out below ⬇️
Know what it means to #network or how to do it effectively? #FirstGen HS student Johnny and #college grad @MeaganC_Wilson explain the power of #networking/building lasting relationships. Tune in to their #tips by listening on Spotify/Apple Podcasts/website howtocollegefirstgen.org/episodes/episo…
Applying to college in the Fall? Check out this awesome Webinar - 'Five Key Steps to Get a Head Start on Your College Applications this Summer' - June 16th! register.gotowebinar.com/register/12408…
I am attending a workshop with the founders of @HTCFirstGen and love how they are “democratizing information!” What a great idea and wonderful way to share information with first generation families! @NYSACAC
Today and every day, we remember and celebrate our service men and women who courageously gave their lives for our country. We are deeply thankful for their service and sacrifice.❤️💙 #MemorialDay
IDEA stands with our LGBTQ+ Team & Family!🏳️🌈 We see you, we hear you, and we support you. You have a place here at IDEA Public Schools, and we will do everything we can to create a learning and working environment where you thrive. Read more: bit.ly/ideapridemonth. #PrideMonth
Congratulations to Mrs. Yamel Melchor @yamel_melchor, new principal @WhittierES_HISD! @Ponce_East @HISDSupe
Thanks, @sspengem, for having us on your #podcast and promoting @aawaz4climate. While this was just your second time hosting Hot Mamas, I have a feeling your easy interviewing style and interesting questions will keep your audience wanting... #PandemicParenting #ClimateAction
Ep. 2 w/ @SuriliSutaria & @Seema_NetPlus is here! I feel lucky to have been able to talk with them about their plans for supporting a more diverse set of #climate leaders through @aawaz4climate & how they're raising kids to recognize their power💪🏾. Listen: hotmamas.buzzsprout.com
June 1st: Can’t imagine a better time to drop this than now... Consumer social is eating the world 🌎 jaydrainjr.substack.com/p/consumer-soc…
I am THRILLED that June 1st (tomorrow) starts our 21-day summer writing challenge. The goal is to write for at least 1-hour everyday. Are you ready to get down?! Let me know so I can add you to the tag list. #WritingBlackness✍🏿
Jose Cruuuuuuuuz and Alex Cora
Today is my first official day as the Texas Association of School Administrators Vice President! @tasanet was founded in 1924 & I am the first black female officer! I look forward to working w/@KBrownTASA, staff & other officers to support leaders across Texas! #inspiringleaders
Updated renderings of Inter Miami's new stadium for the future, Miami Freedom Park 😍🌴
So crucial. Being #firstgen often means that so many of the resources that other folks take for granted are either completely hidden from you or don’t directly honor your experience. We’ve learned independence and ingenuity as survival strategies, but we deserve support, too.
Q4. What is your campus doing to encourage help-seeking attitudes among #blackfirstgens?
Great resource for #firstgen students in the process of apply for colleges! #firstgen #CollegeEssays #CollegeAccess
Rising high school #seniors check out this online essay #workshop for your #college #essay! Register by June 11 riceuniversity.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #HighSchool #FirstGen
Are you a #firstgen student? Interested in a summer internship? Check out the @HTCFirstGen summer internships that are NOW available! Priority deadline is May 21st. @d230works_vja @ImFirstGen @FirstgenCenter howtocollegefirstgen.org/internships
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