First Generation

This identity/allyship rope team is a community for first-generation students and alums, and for all community members to support the first-generation student/alum experience. This rope team is designed to elicit and voice their shared experiences and to make available the connections, opportunities, resources and experiences central to their development and success. We call them “rope teams” because they, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

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How to Ask for a Raise

In this episode, I go over the finer details on how to ask for a raise. These are the exact steps my client used to get a $15K raise this month, even after being in the same job for years. …

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Financial Aid for First-Gen College Students: The New FAFSA, Scholarships, and Q&A

Rise First and Collective Success Network hosted a live webinar featuring financial aid professionals, to delve into discussions about the new FAFSA application, scholarships, and other financial aid topics pertinent to first-gen college students, followed by a Q&A session.

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Why First Gen Women of Color Need Rest

Rest is a vital, revolutionary act for Latinas, women of color, and children of immigrants. In this episode, I explain why you might be resistant to rest and how you can start a rest and self-care practice that will actually …

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Don’t miss the recording of our Black Entrepreneurs Panel, part of our celebration of Black History Month

As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re proud to share “Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship in Our Community,” a panel discussion hosted by Excelsior University’s Center for Social Justice and the Race & Ethnicity Rope Team.

This conversation brought together …

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How to Get More Job Interviews

This episode will completely transform the way you apply to jobs. Yes, I go over what to include in your resume. But your resume alone is NOT what’s gonna drive more job interviews. It’s about being strategic to what type …

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Career Growth After Hard Times

This episode is a replay of a powerful livestream focused on growing your career after hard times. I emphasize the importance of feeling your feelings, giving yourself credit for everything you’ve accomplished, and choosing one area of your career where …

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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.