At VCU thousands of students are among the first in their family to attend college. We know that while being first is an exciting accomplishment, navigating college can be challenging. You First at VCU is here to serve as your compass — to help you get your bearings, set your course and be your guide all along your academic journey.
These eight VCU students are the first in their family to graduate from college.
They come from different places and have different dreams. Here, they discuss the moments that mattered on the way to their degrees.
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