The First in the Family group is a safe and nurturing environment that centers the needs of Carolina’s first-generation college students to discuss the challenges of being the first in the family to attend college with others who “get it.” The group will be a place to give and receive support and will touch on topics such as financial stressors, maintaining boundaries, networking, and family conflicts, in order to help students to be successful academically, professionally, and personally.
First in the Family
Urgency/Wait Times: Within a Few Weeks
Costs: Already paid through student fees
Identities: All identities welcome, First Generation
Categories: Community Building, Identity-based support, Peer support facilitated by employees
Mental Health Needs: Supports most mental health issues
Organization: CAPS Group
Campus Affiliation: All students