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2019

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Rowan University

First-Generation

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An Investigation Of First-Generation Student Experiences And Their Career Development, Desiree Saraceno Jun 2019

An Investigation Of First-Generation Student Experiences And Their Career Development, Desiree Saraceno

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this study was to analyze the student experiences and career development of students who identify as first-generation and who are members of the Flying First Program (FFP) at Rowan University. The qualitative study included one focus group consisting of first-generation students who are involved with the FFP and a second focus group consisting of first-generation students who are not involved with FFP. The purpose of this thesis is to assess first-generation students' experiences, challenges, and resources related to their career development. Currently there has been limited utilization of qualitative data collected regarding students' perspectives and their experiences …