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dedicated to the representation of the first-gen college experience in pop culture and mass media @firstgenandjuice on IG

East Palo Alto, CA
Joined April 2018
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Starting in February, we will begin forgiving the remaining federal student loan balance for borrowers who​ ✅ are on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan; ​ ✅ originally borrowed $12,000 or less to attend school; and ​ ✅ have at least 10 years of payment history. ​ It does not matter if your outstanding balance is higher than what you originally borrowed.​ Learn more about early forgiveness and other benefits in 2024: StudentAid.gov/save
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‘Barbie’ ($21.5 million) has been dethroned from #1 at the US Box Office for the first time since it premiered, by DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’ ($24.5 million).
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Thank you, chefs. Congratulations to the cast and crew of FX’s The Bear on their Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series. #TheBearFX #Emmys
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Let it rip. Congratulations to Jeremy Allen White on his nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. #TheBearFX #Emmys
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The First Gen Summit, a @ClassismExposed event, is now accepting workshop applications from #Firstgen students! Students gather at the Summit to identify problems, discuss grassroots solutions, and share what’s working on their campuses. Submit at bit.ly/3GSYxqI.
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The Black First Gen Collective is hosting this gathering of Black + first-gen women. Hope to see you there. linkedin.com/events/anonline…
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I’m going to be in NYC on April 4th who’s coming? I cannot wait to read a bit of @nicolesjchung ‘s beautiful new memoir!!! Tickets are selling out I can’t wait to see you all there ✨✨✨
Join our friends @SymphonySpace on April 4 to celebrate @nicolesjchung's powerful and compassionate new memoir A LIVING REMEDY. ❤️‍🔥 There will be a reading by @NicoleKang; afterward, Chung will be in convo w/@thebestjasmine! ✨ symphonyspace.org/events/tha…
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The First Gen Legacy series continues! What a delight to catch up with Craig Young to hear about his experiences as a #blackfirstgen #transfer student @UCLA and @MtSAC. We discussed HIS legacy and the path that he is leaving for his son @_bryce_young. youtu.be/wh5XLDbWrTE
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Addressing name pronunciation in schools and the impact on Latinx students. Open to students and educators alike. Register here: abdg.io/all-groups-access #firstgen #firstgenLatinx
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How do you navigate a space when people do not pronounce your name correctly? Taking on this theme this week. Register here: abdg.io/all-groups-access. All our welcome! #firstgen #firstgenLatinx
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“Some Colorado colleges enroll more #Firstgen students. Should they get more money?” Read more from @ByJasonGonzales about this special designation under a bill proposed this year at bit.ly/3lZvmuo photo credit: Eli Imadali for @ChalkbeatCO
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Sometimes we have to lose our way to find our purpose. Bel-Air new season streams Feb 23 on Peacock.

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Sometimes we have to lose our way to find our purpose. Bel-Air new season streams Feb 23 on Peacock.

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Reminder! Do you have insurance industry expertise? Can you advise FLI alums on best practices via a presentation or panel? DM us if interested!
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“First-Generation Faculty of Color: Reflections on Research, Teaching, & Service” examines experiences of racially minoritized #firstgen faculty w/ narratives showing the diversity of faculty of color. Read more at bit.ly/3f311re #FirstgenScholarship #BlackHistoryMonth
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Don't snub yourself from winning AOTY (applicant of the year) 🏆
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The #SDCC Trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever shows a country mourning the loss of its leader, and someone new taking over the Black Panther mantle.
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THIS IS INSANE OMG!!
Kevin Feige announced Blade is coming November 3, 2023 at San Diego Comic-Con.
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Faculty are 25 times more likely to have a parent with a PhD. I just remembered that when I was a kid, our window AC unit leaked onto our carpet and a giant mushroom appeared overnight. If you're 1st gen and you also had a mushroom in your living room I see you.
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