First-generation students

Feb. 7, 2019. Ngone Seck takes the MetroLink and multiple buses to get to work in St. Ann.

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Her Dental Woes Are Over, But First-Generation Student Has Put College On Hold

Nancy Fowler

Ngone Seck, a first-generation college student from Florissant who received a full scholarship to Washington University, is smiling bigger after getting…

Feb. 7, 2019. Ngone Seck studies for her Korean language class at her dorm room on Washington University's campus.

Education

First-Generation Student Has Full Ride To Wash U But Dental Issues Complicate Her Path

Nancy Fowler

When Ngone Seck graduated as Riverview Gardens’ valedictorian in May — the first in her family bound for college — it seemed nothing could slow her down.…

Kendric Carlock describes the layout of Wyman Center in Eureka, where he's interning this summer at a teen leadership program. The college senior wants to work at a nonprofit that aims to increase college access after he graduates.

Education

Success for first-generation college students often hinges on mentoring, financial aid

Kendric Carlock graduated from St. Louis Public Schools in 2014 with a 2.0 GPA. His parents never went to college. His family didn’t have a lot of money.…

Kielah Harbert is studying business and African-American studies at Washington University. She co-wrote '#Admitted,' a college application guide for first generation students. She's standing outside Brookings Hall on December 2, 2016.

Education

College advice from a first generation Wash U student

St. Louis native Kielah Harbert remembers how nervous she felt when she hit submit and sent out her college applications.“Everything was done and it was…

Education

Next generation: Students at Wash U, SLU work for socioeconomic diversity on campus

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 8, 2010 - Fernando Cutz, Chase Sackett and Jamie James aren't from St. Louis.But like thousands…