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Application Essay To Join The First-Gen College Student Leadership Program

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I felt lost when I first started college as a first-generation college student. Through my job at California Teaching Fellows Foundation, I was allowed to join the First-Gen College Student Leadership Program in which I was given life coaching, informational interviews, as well as networking opportunities. When I found out the resources available to me I flourished and now I will be receiving my bachelor's degree with a clear idea of what I'd like to do: help other students get the resources and succeed as I did. The Master of Science in Counseling, option in Student Affairs and College Counseling Program will equip me with the resources and knowledge needed to succeed as an academic advisor in a university one day.

If admitted into the program, I look forward to receiving extensive training and supervision in the core conditions of Person-Centered Counseling through coursework, practicum, …show more content…

My dream is to become an academic advisor. It will allow me the opportunity to assist scholars in meeting career/ academic goals. I’ve been a transfer student, I’ve navigated my FAFSA form each year, I’ve been a commuter, and I have even questioned if college was truly meant for me. Because of my personal experiences, I can offer a unique perspective in my workforce.
I aspire to make an impact in my community. I see gaps in the resources and programs offered to first-generation college students, specifically for Latinas. With the knowledge and experience I gain in the student affairs and college counseling program, I would like to create an outreach program for Latina first-generation college students. Being Latina myself, I hope that I can also be a role model and show that anything is possible, even if you haven't seen it done before. I want to be the person I needed when I didn't feel like higher education was an option for

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