As a first-generation college student, Estrella Garza reveals the challenges she conquered on her journey to UW-Madison—and how she seized every opportunity to excel once she arrived.
First Generation
“Sí se puede:” Opening Doors of Opportunity as a First-Generation College Student
While in high school, Adrian Jauregui was torn about where to attend college. Now, he knows his decision to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison was absolutely the right choice.
Navigating College without a Map: First-Generation Students’ Hurdles to Success
Although her father is well-educated, navigating through the college application process was no easier for her than it was for any other first-generation college student.