For the purposes of this resource, first-generation doctoral students are those who are the first in their families to pursue a doctoral degree.
Even though you have already completed college degrees, as a first-generation doctoral student, you may still face some barriers to your success -- pursuing a doctoral degree is a completely new experience with unique expectations and requirements. Explore common first-generation doctoral student experiences by clicking on the plus sign buttons in the photo.
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If you’ve experienced any of these challenges, that’s okay! This module is designed to provide some strategies you can use to embrace your first-generation status and be successful as a doctoral student.