Thanks for coming to my blog, this is where I will be discussing the end of my undergrad studies and navigate higher education as a first-gen student.
The name of this blog comes from the Hozier song, Jackie and Wilson, off his debut album. It easily is one of my favorites and it best describes how I feel at this point in my life, and from speaking to my fellow classmates I am not alone in feeling adrift trying to find a place in this highly connected and disconnected world.
As many first- gen students most of us have to work multiple jobs, while attending school and trying to manage to maintain a social life, anything resembling a healthy life style, all while running on little sleep and way too much caffeine.
All this makes many first-gen students feel older than their short years and confused, as they may not be where they feel they should be at in life. I want to invite you to deconstruct this bogus notion of imposer syndrome and reclaim our youth.
Things will get better, I’m sure. Let’s navigate this time in our lives together.
Isaias Dassum 