First Gen Week 2025: First Gen Proud: Building your Blueprint for Success

🌟🎓 First Gen Week 2025: Open House! 🎉

Kick off National First Gen Week (Nov 3–7) by celebrating our amazing first-generation college students! 💙

✨ Join us for:

🪞 Affirmations

🎨 Button Making

🍪 Cookie Decoration

🍕 Plus — pizza, chit-chat, and prizes!

Let’s honor, uplift, and connect our first-gen community! 💪💬

🎨✨ Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll map out your academic and professional support networks while crafting, chatting, and sipping on free boba! 🧋💬

✂️You’ll hear from Simmons students about some unconventional opportunities and avenues of support that you can rely on as you continue through your Simmons journey

🌟📚 — and have the chance to share your story! 💙

💡 Bonus: You’ll leave with a personalized “blueprint” to guide your journey 🗺️ and hear about a new leadership opportunity just for first-gen students! 🎓🚀

Hybrid event. Zoom option link:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://simmons.zoom.us/j/95505082167?jst%3D2&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1761493859876299&usg=AOvVaw1ucisyyBCSaJdwKi0mEt6L

Join the First Gen Committee & the Office of Career Development for a fun and supportive event designed to demystify the networking process — especially for first-generation students (though everyone is welcome – bring a friend!). We’ve got you covered if you’re looking to polish or begin your LinkedIn, write a template elevator pitch, or figure out how to navigate the networking landscape!

You can expect:

🤝 Handshake Support – Learn how to navigate the platform and find opportunities tailored to you.
💼 LinkedIn – Build an “About Me” section and customize your banner.
📸 Professional Headshots – Sign up for a professional headshot to upgrade your profiles!
🎤 Elevator Pitch – Practice how you introduce yourself with confidence.
🍵 And… Oat Milk Matcha Lattes! – Stick around for a fresh, on-the-spot matcha latte once you complete your networking tasks!

This is a space to connect with fellow first-gen students, get career-ready without the pressure, and walk away with great resources — and a tasty drink!

💰 Budgeting Basics

Presented by CFA Boston

Wondering how to create a budget that actually works for you as a student? Join us to learn practical tips for saving, managing expenses, and reaching your money goals!

You’ll pick up easy strategies to reduce stress, make confident money choices, and build healthy financial habits for the future.

🥨 Snacks provided!
Come learn, connect, and leave feeling more confident about your finances!

🎉 First Gen First Friday: We’re First-Gen Proud!

As we wrap up First-Gen Week, join us for a celebratory lunch honoring you — our amazing first-generation students!

What to Expect:
✨ Connect, relax, and recharge with fun icebreakers and energizers.
🧠 Discover your primary learning style to study smarter, not harder.
📚 Find strategies that fit you best and make learning more enjoyable and effective.

Let’s close out the week First-Gen Strong! 💪