First Gen Newsletter March 2023
March 2023
Boko Posing with First-Gen
Information Session
March 3
UAC 124
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
We are hosting an informational session for First-Gen graduating students. Please feel welcome to stop by and visit us with to answer any questions regarding graduation such as; how to apply, where to get your regalia, how many tickets are given, etc.
We will also be selling First Generation Proud Alumni T-shirts at this event. It is a $20 cash only purchase.
For any questions email First Gen at firstgen@txtstate.edu.
Celebrate Your Graduation
Saturday, April 22, 2023
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
Texas State University
We are celebrating first-generation graduates! Join us for a short ceremony where we will present the First-Gen Proud stoles to the students graduating in May 2023. There will be opportunities for photos and First-Gen Proud Alumni shirts will be sold following the ceremony. We look forward to seeing you there!
Register to attend here
Register to volunteer here
Student Spotlight
Name: Brennan Ponder
Hometown: Whitewright, TX
Major: Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology
Expected Graduation: May 2026
Who is your primary source of academic support?
Faculty
Based on you experiences what advice would you give to other first-gen students?
To ask for help when needed!! The professors are accommodating with many things and are willing to help you if you just ask for it. Making them aware of situations at home also helps, for instance my dad was on hospice and I let them know at the start of the semester so when he passed away last week they were more helpful with me and my work.
Describe significant experiences as a first-gen college student: Taking my first actual college tests, definitely didn’t do the greatest but it helped me to know what exactly I needed to know to study for the next one and how it all worked
Reminders
Last Day to Apply for Graduation
March 3
Spring Break
March 13-17
Registration Dates
Opens - Summer and Fall 2023
March 27
Last Day to Drop with Automatic W Grade
March 28
*Apply for Summer Financial Aid
*Make an Appointment with your Advisor
Resources
Check out these scholarships
Hispanic Policy Network Scholarship
Due March 1, 2023
Stelos Alliance Leadership Endowed Scholarship
Due April 15, 2023
Job Opportunity: Become a Peer Mentor
Peer Mentors are here to help first-year students transition academically and socially to their new life at Texas State University. The Peer Mentoring program provides students with an embedded upper-class undergraduate in their University Seminar course.
Events on Campus
Resume Building with SSA &FLIP
March 1 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | SSS Office Sterry 127
Join SSSA and FLIP at Texas State as they host a resume building and scholarship prep today from 5:30 - 6:30 PM! Learn about resume, CVs, cover letters, statement of purpose, scholarship essays, scholarship application tips, and how to obtain a letter of recommendation.
RSVP Here
Bobcat Build Volunteers
April 1, 2023
Give thanks and show appreciation to the San Marcos community for supporting Texas State University.
*Volunteer sign up closes March 1*
RSVP Here
Health and Wellness Focus Group
March 7 | 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Student Health Center Room 202
Gathering feedback from students about stressors that affect their academic performance and overall health. Dinner and a $10 H.E.B. gift card will be provided to participants.
Test Anxiety? You're Not Alone!
March 21 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | LBJ 3-21.2
Test anxiety is a common student experience. Let’s talk about it and learn techniques for identifying, managing, and succeeding through it!
RSVP In Person
RSVP Zoom
Learning to Manage Your Stress
March 27 | 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | LBJ 3-21.2
This presentation will cover how stress impacts our daily lives and provide methods to help alleviate stress along with plans for stress reduction. We will also discuss resources available to currently enrolled Texas State students.
RSVP In Person
RSVP Zoom
Job Expo
March 29 | 11 p.m. - 2 p.m. | LBJ Grand Ball Room
TXST STEM Conference
March 24 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | LBJSC Grand Ballroom
This institutional event will focus on the achievements of our students from a range of STEM fields, who will be the next contributors to and leaders of the STEM workforce.
*Register by March 10*
RSVP Here
SHARE YOUR FIRST GEN STORY!
We would love to hear about your experiences as a first-generation student. this is a great way to give advise to other first gen students on campus.
Share Your Story Here