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What to Know as a First-Generation College Student

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Being the first in your family to attend college is rewarding, but comes with challenges.

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300 Montgomery Hall
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Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

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Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

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335 McCain Hall
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Phone: 662.325.3823
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Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

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M Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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