#FirstGen Student Perspective: Ghufran Al-Shammari
Ghufran’s advice to first-generation college students? “Keep going.”As we wrap up National First-Generation College Celebration Day, we want to commend those who are the first in their families to attend college. Keep up the hard work! ๐๐ #CelebrateFirstGen
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