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Want to find FGLI students at other colleges around the U.S.? Then, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find out what types of programs and events are happening at other colleges, and maybe be inspired to plan similar things at your college. If you want students from other colleges to reach out to you, be sure your Instagram account is listed. If it's not, let us know and we'll add it.

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Idaho State University

@isutriosss

Appalachian State University

@sssappstate

Arkansas State University - Beebe

@sssbeebevanguard

Arkansas State University - Three Rivers

@trio_asutr

Augustana College

@augietriosss

Biola University

@firstgenbiola

Bloomsburg University

@bu_triosss

Boston University

@bu_newburycenter

Broward College

@bctrio_eap

Brown University

@brownfirstgens

California State University - Long Beach

@csulb.eop

California State University - Mont. Bay

@csumb_triosss

California State University - San Marcos

@csusm_triosss

Calvin University

@calvintriosss

Clarion University

@cutrio1

Atlanta Metro State College

@sss_stem_amsc

Briar Cliff University

@bcutriosss

Clemson University

@clemsonfirst

Cleveland State University

@clestatetrio

Colorado State University

@firstgencsu

@cornellfgsu

@triostars_du

@drakefirstgen

@firstgen_emersoncollege

Fitchburg State University

@trio_fsu

Florida Gulf Coast University

@fgcu_sss

California State University - Dom. Hills

@sss_csudh

California State University - Northridge

@triosss_csun

Florida International University

@fiu_sss

Georgetown University

@gsphoyas

Georgia Southern University

@trioarmstrong

Georgia State University - Alpha.

@alp_triosss

@hamptonu_sss

@firstgenhofstra

Indiana University - Bloomington

@iub21cs

Indiana Univ. Purdue Univ. - Indy

@iuifirstgen

Johns Hopkins University

@johnshopkinsfli

Dartmouth University

@dartmouthfirstgen

Georgia Institute of Technology

@gtf1rst

Florida State University

@care_fsu

California State University - Chico

@rockhurstufirst

@rowanflying1st

@sssrutgers

Sam Houston State University

@shsutriosss

San Jose State University

@sjsu_aspire

Southern Methodist University

@smu1stgen

St. John Fisher University

@stolaftriosss

@stanford_flip

@sunyadk_triosss

@trio_sss_sunyplattsburgh

Texas A & M University

@firstgenaggies

Texas State University

@txstfirstgen

Kansas State University

@kstatefgsc

Kutztown University

@kutztowntrio

Loyola University - New Orleans

@triosss_loyno

Marquette University

@firstgenmarquette

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

@mitfli

Metropolitan State University - Denver

@msudenverfirstgen

Michigan State University

@msutrio

Middle Tennessee State University

@mtsu_sss

Monmouth University

@firsttoflymonmouth

New York University

@flip_nyu

North Carolina State University

@ncstatepfgs

North Central College

@firstgencardinals

Northern Arizona University

@nau1stgen

Oklahoma State University

@sss.osu

Old Dominion University

@odusss

Pomona College

@flischolars.pomona

Purdue University

@purduehorizons

Northwestern University

@nu_ses

Oregon State University

@osu_triosss

Loyola Marymount University

@ftglmu

Scripps College

@firstgenscripps

Pepperdine University

@peppfirstgen

Syracuse University

@many2come

Montana State University Billings

@triosssmsub

Texas Tech University

@ttu_fgtmp

Saint Peter's University

@sputriosss

Lock Haven University

@luh_triosss

Knox College

@knoxtrio

Tennessee State University

@tsu_youfirst

Tufts University

@tuftsfgc

University of California - Rvrsd. TRIO

@ucr_trioscholars

University of Washington - Business

@uw_fgbl

University of Iowa - 1st Gen

@uiowafirstgen

University of Iowa - TRIO

@uiowadei

University of California - Davis

@ucdtrioscholarsprogram

University of Arizona

@uafirstcats

University of Arkansas - Little Rock

@ualittlerocksss

University of California - Irvine

@trioscholars_uci

University of California - Los Angeles

@ucla_firstgen

University of California - Rvrsd.

@fgsa.ucr

University of California - San Diego

@ucsd_firstgen

University of California - San Fran.

@firstgenucsf

University of Delaware

@werefirst_ud

University of Connecticut

@uconnfirstgen

University of Florida

@firstgenuf

University of Georgia

@firstgendawgs

University of Georgia - TRIO

@ugatriosss

University of Guam

@uog_triosss

University of Michigan

@umfirstgen

University of Minnesota

@triosss_umn

University of Missouri - Kansas City

@firstgenroo

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

@unl_firstgenneb

University of Nevada - Reno

@firstinthepack

University of New Mexico

@ssstrio_unm

University of New Mexico - Gallup

@unmgtriosss

University of North Carolina - Ch. Hill

@uncfirstgens

University of North Texas

@untfgso

University of Pennsylvania

@pennfirstplus

University of Pittsburgh

@pitttrio_sss

University of Portland

@up_firstgen

University of Richmond

@urspidersfli

University of San Diego

@usd_fgsa

University of South Florida

@usf_sss

University of Southern California

@uscfgsu

University of Southern Maine

@usm_trio

University of Southern Mississippi

@triosssusm

University of Texas

@firstgenlonghorns

University of Utah

@uofutrio

University of Vermont

@firstgenuvm

University of Washington

@uwtriosss

Utah Valley University

@triosss

Utica University

@uticatriosss

University of Iowa - Hawks

@uiowafirstgenhawks

University of Tennessee

@fgiutk

University of Wisconsin

@first_gen_uwmadison

University of Wyoming

@uwyo_trio_sss

University of St. Thomas

@ustproudtobefirst

University of Hawaii at Hilo

@uhhilo_sssp

University of Nebraska - Kearney

@firstgenlopers

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@coclc

Circle of Change is an organization that hosts a general leadership conference for all students. Each April, it holds a separate one in Miami just for first gens.

First Gen Leadership Conference

Did you know there are conferences for FGLI students? They're a great way to network with other students and find out what's going on at their campuses. Did you know that many colleges pay for their students to attend these conferences? Be sure to ask your college to pay for you to attend one.

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First Gen Summit Website

In 2023, First Gen Summit will celebrate the 11th year of its conference. In addition to MIT students, this conference invites students from other elite colleges.

EdMobilizer Website

1vyG

1vyG is a conference for students at mostly Ivy League colleges. Students at some other highly-selective colleges are also invited. The location changes from year to year.

First Gen Summit

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FGLI Students (Virtual) National Conference

@FGLIstudents

2023 is the first year for our conference. Unlike the others, ours is completely virtual, making it accessible to all FGLI students, regardless of which college they attend.

Want to find FGLI students at other colleges around the U.S.? Then, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find out what types of programs and events are happening at other colleges, and maybe be inspired to plan similar things at your college. If you want students from other colleges to reach out to you, be sure your Instagram account is listed. If it's not, let us know and we'll add it.

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These videos provide authentic glimpses into the lives of real first-generation and limited-income college students. Watch as they share their stories and talk about how their FGLI identify often intersects with other identities.

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How To College: First Gen podcast was created to democratize education by providing opportunities, resources, and support to navigate the college journey through first-gen narratives highlighting the experiences of current high-school and college students, college graduates, and parents.

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Diary of the First Gen Journey is a podcast that holds a space for first-gens to share their diverse experiences. Their guests are first-gens who believe in the power of vulnerability and are open to sharing their experiences as a way to elevate the first-gen collective. This diary belongs to you… so let’s begin with your journey!

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Let's Talk Trio is a podcast dedicated to federally-funded TRIO programs all across the U.S. These programs are outreach initiatives that promote college access, equity, and success. The podcast highlights stories from staff, participants, alumni, and advocates from various TRIO programs.

Individual Episodes

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1. Nopal Kweenz

First-Gen College Students and Mental Health

2. The World of Scientists

Being a First-Gen Student: How to support first-gen students

3. Your Latina Hermana

Let's change the narrative: First-gen guilt

5. Teenager Therapy

Being a First-Gen Student

4. Law School Toolbox

Life as a First-Gen College and Law Student

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The Rural College Student Experience, the only podcast dedicated exclusively to centering rural student voices in higher education conversations. Each episode features a co-host who is a currently enrolled student from a rural community. Each episode also features a guest who will bring additional insight and perspectives

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FGLI Student Podcasts

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FGLI Student Podcasts

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Network with

FGLI Students

at a Conference

Network with

FGLI Students

at a Conference

Did you know there are conferences for FGLI students? They're a great way to network with other students and find out what's going on at their campuses. Did you know that many colleges pay for their students to attend these conferences? Be sure to ask your college to pay for you to attend one.

Learn More

FGLI Students (Virtual) National Conference

@FGLIstudents

2023 is the first year for our conference. Unlike the others, ours is completely virtual, making it accessible to all FGLI students, regardless of which college they attend.

Learn More

@1vyGPenn2023

1vyG

1vyG is a conference for students at mostly Ivy League colleges. Students at some other highly-selective colleges are also invited. The location changes from year to year.

Learn More

First Gen Summit Website

In 2023, First Gen Summit will celebrate the 11th year of its conference. In addition to MIT students, this conference invites students from other elite colleges.

First Gen Summit

Learn More

@coclc

Circle of Change is an organization that hosts a general leadership conference for all students. In 2023, it held a separate one in Miami just for first gens.

First Gen Leadership Conference