Breaking Barriers First-Gen Experiences

Authors

Fiorella Salazar, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Alondra Hernandez, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Alieth Caceres, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CAFollow
Aolanni Jimenez-Gonzalez, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Alberto Martinez, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Karol Martinez, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Jesus Arias, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Julian Melendez Miranda, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Gabby Flores, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Isabell Lachinpour, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Jefferson Ramos, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Annette Gomez, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Zahir Pineda, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Alejandra Rodriguez, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow
Carla Bueno, Loyola Marymount UniversityFollow

Abstract

In Breaking Barriers: First-Gen Experiences, first-gen students showcased their stories through poems, art, research, and personal reflections. Every story reflects resilience and creativity as they navigate their educational and personal journeys with a first-gen identity. These are stories that we can connect to and learn from to further build bridges for future generations in The First to Go Program!

Recommended Citation

Salazar, Fiorella; Hernandez, Alondra; Caceres, Alieth; Jimenez-Gonzalez, Aolanni; Martinez, Alberto; Martinez, Karol; Arias, Jesus; Melendez Miranda, Julian; Flores, Gabby; Lachinpour, Isabell; Ramos, Jefferson; Gomez, Annette; Pineda, Zahir; Rodriguez, Alejandra; and Bueno, Carla (2025) "Breaking Barriers First-Gen Experiences," First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience: Vol. 10: Iss. 2, Article 15.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/fgv/vol10/iss2/15