First-Generation Center at USC

09/08/2026

🌎Hey First-Gen Students… the world is waiting for YOU!

Your dreams are bigger than any map. ✈️ Whether you've always wanted to travel or you're just curious, this is your chance to learn what's possible!

🤔 Not sure how to afford it?
🌍 Not sure where to start?
🎒 Not sure if studying abroad is for you?

We've got you! Come learn how education abroad works at USC, explore your options, and take the first step toward an unforgettable experience.

📅 First-Gen Education Abroad Kickoff Session
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
⏰ 12–1 p.m.
📍 Maxcy

💫 Your first adventure starts with one step. We can't wait to see first-gen students all over the world!

09/04/2026

🌎 FIRST PASS PROGRAM ✈️
Are you a first-generation USC student interested in exploring the world? The First Pass Program gives select students the opportunity to learn about education abroad, scholarships, international travel, and more — plus receive a free passport!

Benefits:
🛂 Free passport by the end of the fall semester
🎓 Education abroad workshops & experiences
💰 Scholarship & funding information
✈️ Columbia Metropolitan Airport tour

Upcoming Events:
• Sept. 10 — Study Abroad Fair | 11 AM–3 PM
• Sept. 16 — First-Gen Education Abroad Kickoff | 12–1 PM
• Sept. 30 — Passport Application Workshop | 1–2 PM

Apply by Friday, September 11! https://bit.ly/4i83bV7

09/03/2026

📣 Last call!

Today is the final day to register for the First-Gen Mentoring Program! 🎉

🌟 Whether you're looking for guidance, new friends, or someone who's been in your shoes, the 6-week First-Gen Mentoring Program is designed to help you feel connected, supported, and confident at Carolina. ❤️

💻 Don't wait until it's too late! Sign up today and take the first step toward building your First-Gen community. 🤝✨

09/02/2026

✨ FIRST-GEN SPOTLIGHT: Ember Evatt ✨

"I'm proof that with hard work and determination I can change the trajectory of myself and my family's future."

🎓 Meet Ember Evatt, a Psychology major whose first-generation journey is rooted in resilience, determination, and creating a brighter future for generations to come.

💛 Ember encourages fellow first-gen students not to let the pressure of breaking barriers define their college experience. Instead, she reminds students to give themselves grace, ask questions, celebrate every small win, and remember that they belong.

🌟 By pursuing higher education, Ember is not only achieving her own goals but also changing the story for her family and inspiring future generations.

09/01/2026

🎉 You're invited to our First-Gen Mentoring Kick-Off! 💛🐔

Still deciding if mentoring is right for you? Come meet us! We'd love to see you in person and answer all your questions. 😊

📅 Wednesday, September 2
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Russell House 207

✨ Here's what you can expect:
• 🤝 Meet our amazing mentors
• 💛 Learn how the program works
• 👥 Connect with other first-gen students
• 🍪 Enjoy free snacks
• 🎉 Have fun and ask us anything!

📲 Registration is required by August 26.

We can't wait to welcome you and help you decide if the First-Gen Mentoring Program is right for you! ❤️

🔗 Sign up through the link in our bio!

08/28/2026

⏰ The countdown is on!

There's still time to join the First-Generation Mentoring Program for Fall 2026! 💙

✨ Why join?
🤝 Get matched with a mentor
📚 Discover campus resources
🌱 Build confidence
🎉 Connect with other First-Gen students
❤️ Find a community that's here to support you

Don't wait—registration closes soon!

🔗 Sign up today through the link in our bio.

08/26/2026

University of South Carolina School of Music, kudos on your First-Gen Craft and Snack event! Rock painting was definitely a hit.

Thanks to all who came out to our First Gen Luncheon today! Stay tuned for more events throughout the school year!

Spark: Music Leadership at Carolina
First-Generation Center at USC

08/26/2026

University of South Carolina College of Education, thanks for all the ways you support first-generation education majors!

08/26/2026

💛 Sometimes, one conversation can change your entire college experience.

A mentor can be someone who listens, encourages, answers questions, celebrates your wins, and reminds you that you belong.

That's why Mentoring Matters. 💙

✨ Join the First-Generation Mentoring Program to:
🤝 Connect with a mentor
🎉 Meet other first-gen students
📚 Access valuable campus resources
🌱 Grow with confidence throughout the semester

📅 Registration closes September 4.
🔗 Learn more and sign up through the link in our bio!

08/26/2026

✨ FIRST-GEN SPOTLIGHT: Yadira Viera ✨

"I want to break barriers, open doors to my family, and show what is possible through education."

🎓 Meet Yadira Viera, a Mechanical Engineering student who is pursuing her degree with the goal of creating opportunities for herself and future generations of her family.

⚙️ As a first-generation student, Yadira is motivated by the chance to break barriers and demonstrate the transformative power of higher education.

💛 Her advice to fellow first-gen students is simple but powerful: "Keep working hard to achieve your goals." Through determination and perseverance, Yadira is proving that anything is possible.