Generation One Living Learning Community

As a first-generation student, Generation One Living Learning Community is a place where you can share the unique triumphs and challenges of navigating college life with your first-generation peers. Create shared experiences and foster growth as you work with fellow first-generation students. (Note: A student is identified as a first-generation college student if neither parent or guardian has earned a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.)

What is “Generation One” also known as a first-generation student?

Generation One or also known as a first-generation student, is someone whose parent(s) did not obtain a bachelor’s degree, regardless of other family member’s level of education.

Often, a Generation One student faces challenges such as a lack of familial experience navigating the college app process, financial aid and higher education experience. “Fifty-four percent of undergraduate students in the U.S. identify themselves as first-generation" (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators).

Why Join?

• Living Learning Communities boost individual students’ chances of academic success
• There are purposeful events, activities and programs with K-State Salina’s Student Support Services (TRiO) program
• Increase your confidence in navigating the college experience
• Mentorship from other Gen One students, staff and faculty

Requirements

• Must live in Harbon Hall
• Must be a first-time freshman and first-generation
• Encouraged to take LEAD 213 during the fall semester
• Participate in programming designated for Generation One