The First Too mentoring program recognizes that being first doesn't stop at college. It often extends to graduate school and professional fields. The name First Too reflects this continued journey, while also honoring our mentors, first-gen professionals who were once in your shoes and are now reaching back to guide you forward. Through one-on-one connections and structured events, the program fosters personal and professional growth, offering guidance, networking, and support to help you build confidence and develop skills for success beyond the classroom.
Program Details
About the Program
Participants are matched with mentors who were once in their shoes and are now ready to offer guidance, encouragement, and real-world insight. Through personalized support, workshops, and community-building, mentees will gain guidance across several key themes:
- Identifying purpose, values, and long-term goals
- Building an online presence aligned with professional goals
- Translating college experiences into workplace and graduate school readiness
- Navigating professional environments and mastering interviews
- Securing graduate school support: statements, recommendation letters, funding
- Managing finances, credit, loans, insurance, and taxes
- Maintaining mental and physical well-being
- Addressing imposter phenomenon and developing self-confidence
- Balancing priorities during transitional life phases
What to Expect
- One-on-one mentorship with a first-gen staff, faculty, or alumni; matching is based on interest and goals
- At least two meetings per month with a mentor during the Fall semester (September-December), either in person or virtually
- Additional opportunities to connect with other mentees and mentors during monthly group meetups
How to Sign Up
Mentee recruitment for Fall 2025 has ended. Bookmark this page to keep an eye out for our Fall 2026 recruitment!