Empowering Voices: Building Your Civic Identity as a First-Generation College Student
Start Date
13-2-2025 9:30 AM
End Date
13-2-2025 10:30 AM
Document Type
Video
Description
This session is designed to help first-generation college students discover and develop their civic identity. Participants will explore their unique strengths, passions, and purpose, learning how these personal attributes can drive meaningful civic engagement. The session will provide practical strategies for connecting with civic networks within their communities and identifying civic champions on campus who can offer guidance and support. In addition, this session will explore the concept and practice of creating future civic generational wealth. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to leverage their experiences and networks to make a lasting impact, both during their college years and beyond, as you become a catalyst for positive change in your community.
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Empowering Voices: Building Your Civic Identity as a First-Generation College Student
This session is designed to help first-generation college students discover and develop their civic identity. Participants will explore their unique strengths, passions, and purpose, learning how these personal attributes can drive meaningful civic engagement. The session will provide practical strategies for connecting with civic networks within their communities and identifying civic champions on campus who can offer guidance and support. In addition, this session will explore the concept and practice of creating future civic generational wealth. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to leverage their experiences and networks to make a lasting impact, both during their college years and beyond, as you become a catalyst for positive change in your community.
