“What I have learned as a first-generation college student – Lyric Swinton – TEDxUofSC. (https://youtu.be/VRVG7kjvw7g) Featuring some personal insights of both minority and first-gen college student (3:49).
Additional resources for minority LGBTQ+ students in the section “LGBTQ+ Learning More & Organizations” below specific for BIPOC communities.
“What I have learned as a first-generation college student – Lyric Swinton – TEDxUofSC. (https://youtu.be/VRVG7kjvw7g) Featuring some personal insights of both minority and first-gen college student (3:49).
“What it’s like to be a first generation college student” (https://youtu.be/JvGLJfPV3-c) Explores three first-gen students discussing what the label means (2:01)
College Students on Burlingame or Online Campuses – Contact Cynthia Jacobson, Vice President of Student Affairs.
International Students – Contact Nate Rodriguez, Academic Advisor for International Students.
High School Students – Contact your local high school counselor for resources.
Allen Employees Assistance Plan - New Directions EAP. For access, log-in to your myAllen portal -> Select "Allen Resources" -> Select "Employee Assistance Program". Contact Shellie Regehr for more information.
LGBTQ+ Students – Trevor Hotline – “If you’re thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help.” Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “TREVOR” to 1-202-304-1200.
Trans Students – Trans Lifeline – “A peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.” Call 1-877-565-8860 (US) or 1-877-330-6366 (Canada).
Veteran Students – Veterans Crisis Line – “Confidential support for Veterans in crisis and their families.” Call 1-800-273-8255 (and press 1) or text 838255.
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness – “Say anything. It’s time we talked about mental health.” Call 1-800-273-8255 or text “NAMI” to 741741.