First Generation Students
As a first generation college student, studying abroad may at first seem out of reach. However, there are many resources to support you at Western Washington University and abroad! Please reach out to Hannah Nevitt at the Education Abroad office if you have have questions or need support.
Resources
- Resources for First Generation to College Students
- First Generation Empowerment Group
- Viking Advantage
- Scholarly Resources
- Blog: My Identity Abroad
- Blog: Packing Your First-Gen Suitcase
- Diversity Abroad
- Institute of International Education book for parents, available in Spanish, "Guía Para Padres Sobre Estudios en el Extranjero" A Parent Guide to Study Abroad - Spanish
- Information Booklet for Families of First Generation College Students from Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University
Scholarships
Check out the various scholarship opportunities, including ones specifically for First Generation College Students, such as Academic Programs International (API) and University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC).