Category: First-Generation Students

First-Generation Student Chronicles | Lilly Waterman

November 8, 2023 by Landa Bagley

Tell us about why you chose Ball State University. I previously heard from current and former students that Ball State University was an amazing school. When I visited, I fell in love with the campus. Ball State is also the perfect distance for me to be independent, but not too far from home. What were […]

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First-Generation Student Chronicles | Frank Diaz Morales

November 8, 2023 by Landa Bagley

Tell us why you chose Ball State University. When I first came to Ball State, I felt right at home almost immediately. I envisioned myself thriving here. When you interact with Ball State students, faculty, and staff, you can feel the community and the support system that you have here. What made you the most […]

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First-Generation Student Chronicles | KwaTashea Marfo

November 8, 2023 by Landa Bagley

Tell us why you chose Ball State University. During my freshman year of high school, I took an Introduction to Journalism course with a teacher who is a Ball State alum. Throughout the course, she would talk about the extracurricular activities and opportunities she had when she was a student here. I took it as […]

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First-Generation Student Chronicles | Kenneth Harrison

November 8, 2023 by Landa Bagley

Tell us about why you chose Ball State University. I chose Ball State University because the overall atmosphere is very nice. It’s a big campus, but it feels more like a community, and it is easy to make a group of friends. What were you the most nervous about in coming to Ball State? How […]

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First-Generation Student Chronicles | Taylor Perry

November 8, 2023 by Landa Bagley

Tell us about why you chose Ball State University. I chose Ball State University primarily due to the Architecture program, which is recognized as one of the best in the State of Indiana. The program’s curriculum, in particular, aligned with my academic objectives, encouraging a hands-on approach and real-world scenarios. Additionally, the atmosphere of Ball […]

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Ball State Junior Shares How He Succeeded—Aided by University’s Resources, Support for its First-Generation College Students

November 9, 2022 by Landa Bagley

Navigating college can be challenging for any incoming student. And for first-generation college students (“first-gens”)—individuals who are first among their siblings and parents to pursue postsecondary education—those challenges can be more difficult to overcome. Their experiences, backgrounds, stresses, and obstacles can be unlike those of their peers. That was the case for Ball State University […]

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First-Generation Student Chronicles | Taylor Bias

November 8, 2022 by Landa Bagley

Tell us about why you chose Ball State University. I chose Ball State University because it provided me with the best opportunity to explore my interests while allowing me to stay within a good distance from my family. What were you the most nervous about in coming to Ball State? How did you navigate those […]

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