Prom, FAFSA, and Graduation: A First Gen Student's Guide

Tijani and Yazmin traveled back in time to reveal essential tips and survival etiquettes for first-generation kids navigating through different stages of life. From high school challenges like prom and graduation to college life and beyond, they share invaluable advice to help first-gen students and adults thrive. They discuss the critical role of school counselors, the importance of attending college orientation, and the necessity of office hours. They also touch on adulting topics such as salary negotiations and the cultural nuances of tipping. Whether you're a high schooler, a college student, or a young professional, this episode is packed with practical tips and personal anecdotes to guide you through your journey.

(00:00) School counselors are not well versed in working with first gen students

(01:06) Today we're talking about all the things you need to know about life

(02:06) I have high school students who went to prom recently

(05:55) You should know where you're going to take photos before prom, right

(06:45) You mentioned prom to your parents. Do you have anything else on prom

(09:30) If you don't know the right people or resources, you won't apply

(15:16) I hope she turned it in. I'm hoping she did

(15:28) Speaking of graduation, let's talk about high school graduation length

(16:26) You need to attend your college orientation. Yes, you do

(20:08) How important is going to office hours? This is something that first generation people don't know

(26:20) Look, she was a mom. Of course she cared about us

(26:53) Do you have anything about regarding college, like graduation? Cause we talked about high school