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For UW–Madison students Joslyn DeGuzman and Daily Yang, being first-generation college students means more than just pursuing a degree. It is about building on their families' experiences, exploring new opportunities and finding a sense of belonging along the way.
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.
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.
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.