"First Generation and Low Income Student Support organized a series of events from Nov. 7 to Nov. 11 for first-generation, low-income students. The events, geared around National First Gen. Celebration on Nov. 8, were coordinated by several campus partners including the First Generation Student Union and the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives, in an effort to recognize and elevate Cornell’s FGLI students.
FGSU is an organization for students identifying as first gen-low income and aims to help them find a community. Throughout the year FGSU puts on community events, workshops, social community dinners, social bonding events and mentorship programs.
For the national first generation celebration, FGSU held a free merchandise table and a photo campaign in collaboration with La Asociación Latino.
Amisha Chowdhury ’23, a member of FGSU, discussed how connecting the FGLI students with each other is an important aspect to creating a community."
