You may be worried about facing difficulties as you explore career options, build your professional network, begin the job search process, and evaluate job offers. But remember that you have many qualities that employers seek, such as adaptability, strong values, and resourcefulness.
Find Internships and Jobs
There are several job and internship boards, as well as specialized opportunities, that support the unique experiences of first-generation college students, including the Diversity Job Board. Specialized opportunities include FirstGEN Fellows, which supports first-generation college students interested in pursuing careers in social justice.
Find Community: Professional Associations and Networking Groups
Groups include America Needs You, Rise First, I’m First!, and CareerSpring (passcode BOSTONU).
EDUMED is an industry-specific group that provides resources for students who want to pursue a career in healthcare. LinkedIn is also home to many industry and identity-specific networking groups.
Find Support at BU
Boston University is committed to supporting first-generation and/or low-income students across all 17 schools and colleges and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences. BU’s Newbury Center is dedicated to supporting and advocating for first-generation students. FLIP @ BostonU is part of the larger FLIP national organization, which supports first-generation/low-income students by providing access to tangible resources, conferences, and more.
