A Space Built by First Gen, for First Gen
Where it all began…
If you look at this photo, that’s me — Nora, founder of The First Gen Club.
At the time, I had no idea what I wanted to do in college. I just knew I had to go. Like many first-gen students, I believed hard work alone would be enough. I didn’t realize how much I’d have to figure out on my own.
As the oldest daughter of immigrants, I had no blueprint, no roadmap, and no one to guide me through the process. And after graduating, I realized something important:
Being first-gen doesn’t end with college.
It shows up everywhere — navigating your career, understanding money, building confidence, buying a home, networking, investing, and trying to access opportunities you were never taught about in the first place.
So many experiences weren’t built with first gens in mind.
That’s why I created The First Gen Club — a space built to provide the support, guidance, resources, and community we’ve always deserved.
A place where first gens can learn, grow, ask questions openly, and realize they’re not behind — they were just never given the same starting point.
You’re not meant to figure it all out alone anymore.
Nora, sometime in 2017. Excited to start college. Assumed the money part would somehow work itself out.
The First Gen Club is the community we always needed — and now it finally exists.
Being first-gen means navigating spaces that weren’t designed with you in mind. You’re often expected to figure things out on your own without knowing what resources exist, what questions to ask, or even what opportunities are available to you in the first place.
It’s not a lack of ambition.
It’s a lack of access.
That’s where The First Gen Club comes in.
Whether you’re navigating college, building a meaningful career, learning financial literacy, or simply looking for people who truly understand the first-gen experience — you belong here.
This is a space for guidance, growth, community, and support through every stage of the journey.
So what is the First Gen Club?
What We Offer
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Personalized support with college applications, transfers, financial aid, graduate school, scholarships, and the hidden “unwritten rules” of higher education — so you can navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
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Guidance with resumes, interviews, internships, career exploration, networking, and creating a career path that aligns with your goals, strengths, and values.
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Because success is about more than academics or career titles. We focus on confidence-building, overcoming imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, personal growth, identity, and becoming the version of yourself you want to grow into.
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Practical and approachable education around budgeting, credit, saving, investing, and building financial independence as a first-gen student or young professional.
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Interactive spaces where first gens can learn, reflect, connect, and grow alongside others who understand the experience firsthand.
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An ongoing support system with exclusive resources, workshops, accountability, mentorship, and a community designed specifically for first-generation students and young professionals navigating school, career, and life transitions together.
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