6 Tips for First-Gen Students with Dr. Lisa Wiśniewski

January 29, 2024February 4, 2025 Brianna Gagne

Attending school six days a week may sound like a grind to some. But growing up in the 1990s, this was the norm for Dr. Lisa Wiśniewski. Attending a Connecticut-based Polish school, she was immersed in her culture and ancestry … Continue reading 6 Tips for First-Gen Students with Dr. Lisa Wiśniewski

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6 Ways Goodwin Supports First-Gen Students

October 12, 2023December 13, 2024 Goodwin University

One-third of Connecticut’s college students are first-generation. Yet despite how common this experience is, it can feel incredibly isolating to those living it. First-generation students, or students whose parents or guardians did not complete a four-year degree, spar with a … Continue reading 6 Ways Goodwin Supports First-Gen Students