Stories about "first-generation college students"
Bobcat First! helps first-gen students find success that lasts
Thursday, October 12, 2017 1:18 pm
The Bobcat First! program for first-generation-to-college students at Bates College promotes participants’ success at Bates and beyond.
Summer Scholars Program gives first-years solid start in math, science
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:48 pm
The goal of the Bates Summer Scholars Program is to build a community of science scholars from among a diverse group of first-years, including first-generation college students and students from groups underrepresented in the sciences. It introduces these students to college-level academics and helps them develop time-management, research and study skills.