11/17/2024
SOAN major Zikra Naz! Featured on
"In Zikra’s eyes, being first-generation means not only finding mentors but also becoming one yourself. 'Being first gen means being a leader: someone who takes that first step towards something greater... I am now a mentor in [the GOALS/GEAR UP] program, helping students get ready for college... After graduating from Stockton, I look forward to finding ways to advocate for marginalized, underserved and misunderstood communities. Everyone has a story – some full of happiness but others full of pain – and I want to be in a position where I can help them through their journey of self-discovery like my mentors did for me.'"
on what it means to be a first-generation student