Arcadia University gives tips for first generation students who apply to college

Glenside, Pa.Present February 26, 2025 / Prnewswire/ – Dr. Donavan McCargoVice President for Life on Campus and Dean of the Students Arcadia Universityknows first -hand the challenges of promoting a first generation student in college and being successful in college. More than one of five students in Arcadia and many faculties and employees, including “Dr. Don” belong to the first generation in their families who have a four-year university degree.

Here are Dr. McCargo's tips for first generation students during their college search:

1. Search for programs or organizations especially for first generation students.
   For example, Arcadia is one of the schools with A Chapter of Tri-AlphaA National Honors Society for first generation students.
2. Ask questions to support the academic and the community.
   Find for an inviting community and a robust selection of people and places you can turn to help you thrive in and outside the classroom.
3. Meet with a consultant for financial assistant and set up a relationship.
   Fafsa? Subsidized against non -subsidized? You can explain everything. If you don't understand, keep asking questions!
4. Take part in a summer bridge program.
   Studies indicate that an early start in the strain of the college was provided by Arcadia's Gateway Summer Bridge program And others like it have permanent advantages for the first generation students.
5. Consider the liveliness of the life of the campus.
   Search for a community that promotes connections and promotes passions in entertaining, exciting and supportive ways.
6. Ask for options for the employment of students.
   The earlier a first generation student ends up a position that captures their passions, the faster they build up a sense of belonging. Arcadia's Office of Career Education has one Online community Especially for first generation students.
7. Ask for the results of the students.
   How successful are alumni after the end? 95% of Arcadia The basic class of 2023 received professional opportunities within nine months after the completion. The university was recognized by US News & World As a top performer in social mobility.
8. Remember to study abroad.
   There are countless advantages, so that schools with renowned global educational programs (Arcadia Is #1 in the USA for studying abroad).
9. Lift your first generation status instead of hiding it.
   Choose a school in which you is celebrated And feel at home.
10. Find a mentor.
    “While it can be difficult to be a first generation student, there are people who want to help them and see that they are successful,” says Dr. McCargo. “Use that and do your college career as much as possible.”

SOURCE Arcadia University