Igniting Excellence: A First-Generation Graduate Student Summit

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Igniting Excellence: A First-Generation Graduate Student Summit

A dynamic half-day event dedicated to celebrating your unique identity as first-generation in graduate school!

By NYU Center for Student LIfe

Date and time

Thursday, April 4 · 10am - 3pm EDT

Location

Kimmel Center for University Life

60 Washington Square South New York, NY 10012

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Check-In & light breakfast options


Check in outside of Kimmel Room 914 and proceed to rooms 905/907.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Keynote Speaker


Kimmel Rooms 905/907

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Unveiling the Hidden Curriculum


Kimmel Rooms 905/907

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch


Kimmel Room 914

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

The First-Gen Identity in the Job Search with the Wasserman Center


Room 914

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Increasing Your Financial Knowledge with NYU Financial Education


Room 912

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Celebration & Activity: Writing to the Next-Gen


Kimmel Room 914

About this event

Join the “Igniting Excellence: First-Generation Graduate Student Summit”- a tailored and empowering platform for NYU’s first-generation graduate students. This dynamic half-day event offers valuable insights from accomplished speakers, engaging workshops for success strategies, and a supportive community-building experience. The summit is dedicated to fostering a culture where every first-generation graduate student thrives through meaningful dialogues, networking, and celebration. Register now to be part of this transformative experience, igniting excellence and finding your place to excel.


Hear from our valued workshop presenters from The Wasserman Center for Career Development, NYU Financial Education, & more!


Am I First-Generation?: In line with NYU’s definition, first-generation students are individuals for whom neither parent has attained a bachelor’s degree or higher.*

*The organizers of this summit recognize that "First-Generation" is a nuanced definition and encourage folks to self-identify.


Registration Fee: $15

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