On the JumpstartTU trip, I heard of a group on campus called Gen1TU. This organization is for first generation college students, started by Mav Henningsen. It is very difficult navigating your first year of college by yourself, without the help of family who have attended university. This organization was built to provide resources and support to first generation students at TU.
It is so helpful to be surrounded by people who are going through the same things as you. This student organization helped me realize that I am not alone, and I don’t have to do this all by myself. It is comforting to know that there are people struggling to get past the same obstacles you are.