For more information contact Lissett De La Cruz at ldelacruz1@csustan.edu or (209)667-3660
First-Gen Friday's
First-Gen Friday's (FGF) is a workshop series presented by the Academic Success Center. The workshop series is a collaborative effort to promote the visibility of Stanislaus State staff, faculty, and alumni leaders who were themselves, first-generation college students. The workshop series will include a variety of topics and activities such as speakers, social interactions, and networking, etc.
Our Purpose
The main purpose of this workshop series is to foster a sense of belonging that can boost the engagement, retention, and success rates among Stanislaus State First-Gen students.
Note: For our program, a “first-generation college student” is identified as a student whose parent/guardian has not received a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.
First-Gen / [Furst-jen] / Adjective
See also: trailblazer, resilient, leader, determined
You are the first in your family to attend a 4-year institution. Your parents did not graduate from a 4-year institution. You are still considered first-generation even if your siblings attended and graduated from a 4-year institution.
*Stanislaus State serves large numbers of first-generation college students, according to the CSU Analytics Office 73% of our Fall 2021 students are the first in their families to attend college.
All students encounter diverse challenges when adjusting to college life. Stanislaus State is providing a First-Generation* specialized workshop series, First-Gen Fridays, which will be able to teach students the tools needed to overcome any obstacles they will face in college.
The topics of discussion will focus on first-gen obstacles such as:
Cultural Capital Empowerment
Confidence Building
Social Capital Building
Friday, November 4
First-Gen Fridays Workshop: Wellness Workshop (virtual)
Learn about Stan States new YOU app which aims to support every student’s holistic wellbeing. We will also be learning more about our Campus Cares and Basic Needs programs.
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL | Warrior Life Event
Monday, November 7
First-Gen Documentary Series
A Walk in my Shoes: First Generation College Students Documentary
Pull up a chair, grab some popcorn, and enjoy this award-winning documentary that asks the question: What is it like to be the first one in your family to go to college? This inspirational documentary delves into the lives of eight first-generation college students, five preservice teachers and three successful educators, who chose a profession dedicated to a concept they are all committed to: changing lives.
1:00 pm – Village Café | Warrior Life Event
(Housing will provide fresh popped popcorn)
Tuesday, November 8
First-Gen Networking Brunch
Come grab some brunch and network with faculty, staff, and other First-Gen students! We will also be playing a special game of BINGO!
11am-1pm Village Cafe | Warrior Life Event
Wednesday, November 9
Success as a First-Gen Professional workshop (Virtual)
The transition from student to professional can be difficult if you don’t already have a support network. Join us to learn about potential barriers and strategies to address concerns as you transition from college to career. This session might be most beneficial for those recently switching from a student to staff opportunity in higher education or other industries.
1pm | Zoom URL | Warrior Life Event
Get Ahead with a Professional Headshot
Student Center 205, 2pm – 5pm | Warrior Life Event
First-Gen Study Session
In collaboration with First-Gen Fridays and the Warrior Cross Cultural Center
4pm – 7pm L201 WCCC Community Room | Warrior Life Event
Thursday, November 10
First-Gen Celebration Career Panel
3:30pm – 4:30pm | Zoom URL | Zoom ID: 89321034839
"Confidence Talk: Exploring Imposter Syndrome"
February 10, 2023
11 a.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | In case you missed the workshop, here is the recording. Recorded Workshop
“Lets Get Linked-In”
February 24, 2023
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Same Content) | Zoom ID: 2096673660
“Summer School Financial Aid Updates”
March 3, 2023
11 a.m. (Same Content) | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | In case you missed the workshop, here is the recording. Recorded Workshop
“Registration: Time to Make a Plan”
April 7, 2023
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Same Content) | Zoom ID: 2096673660
"Welcome: Warrior Pro-Tips"
Sep. 9, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673064 | Zoom URL
“Graduation and Beyond”
Sep. 23, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 951 534 7685 | Zoom URL
"Interview Strategies"
Oct. 7, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673360 | Zoom URL
"Warrior Registration: Time to Make a Plan"
Oct. 21, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673360 | Workshop Recording - If you were not able to attend, no worries we recorded this workshop!
"Wellness Workshop"
Nov. 4, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Workshop Recording - If you were not able to attend, no worries we recorded this workshop!
"The Difference Between Credit Reports & Credit Scores"
Nov. 18, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Workshop Recording - If you were not able to attend, no worries we recorded this workshop!
"Code Switching"
Dec. 4, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Workshop Recording - If you were not able to attend, no worries we recorded this workshop!
“SERSCA Program Informational”
March 4, 2022
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
Event Flyer
“Academic Success: Pro Study Tips”
April 8, 2022
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
Event Flyer
“Registration Workshop: Refresher”
April 22, 2022
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
Event Flyer
“Well-Being in a Changing World Workshop”
(The only 2pm workshop this semester)
April 29, 2022
11am & 2pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
Event Flyer
“WOKESHOP: First-Gen Cultural Capital”
May 6, 2022
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
Event Flyer
Visit our IG: ASC_STANSTATE for more event information
Updated: March 03, 2023