First Generation

If you’re the first one in your family to go to college—also called a first-generation college student—you might not have the same support as others, but you’re definitely not alone.  Discover essential resources designed to support first-generation college students on their academic journey.

In Their Own Words: Challenges of First-Gen Students

by The Chronicle of Higher Education

The path to and through college has twists and turns for first-generation students. The Chronicle interviewed two such students who are dealing with challenges as they pursue degrees at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.

By Lavone Cockrell
Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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Tips And Resources For First-Generation College Students

by Nneoma Uche

Applying for college, figuring out financial aid and navigating enrollment is challenging for any college student. But first-generation college students tend to face additional hurdles since they often have different backgrounds and experiences than their continuing-generation peers.

By Lavone Cockrell
Lavone Cockrell Career Advisor
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Mississippi State University Campus Transportation

New to the MSU campus? Visit Mississippi State’s Transportation website or stop by the Roberts Building and learn more about …

Career Center Summer Internship Support Fund

The MSU Career Center is dedicated to enhancing students’ career success. Through the Summer Internship Support Fund, students can now …

LinkedIn Learning

Business Etiquette for the Modern Workplace

Taught by Madecraft and Nisha Trivedi
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven workplace, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to best conduct yourself in unique or…

Insights from a College Career Coach

Taught by Valerie Sutton
In this interview, author and career coach Valerie Sutton answers common questions about career development. For those thinking about a…

Building Resilience: What, Why, and How to Become Resilient

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Have trouble getting by when the going gets tough? Everyone wants to perform well when the pressure’s on, but a…

Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues

Taught by Kwame Christian
Learning how to communicate with each other despite our differences is an important skill to have in both your professional…

Integrating Mental Health into DEI

Taught by Natasha Bowman
Join Natasha Bowman—a DEI and workplace culture strategist and mental health advocate—as she explores the critical connection between mental health…

Individual Accountability for Equity and Inclusion

Taught by Nika White
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are increasingly critical constructs central to optimizing organizational functioning. While systemic approaches at the organizational level…

Separating Generational Fact from Fiction

Taught by John Tarnoff
Explore perceived inter-generational differences and find out how to tap into the collaborative value of age diversity across an entire…

Understanding and Supporting Asian Employees Identifying diverse Asian experiences in the workplace

Taught by Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
Underrepresented employees face unique challenges in the workplace, and understanding how to support them in these challenges is key to…

Fair and Effective Interviewing for Diversity and Inclusion: Introduction to this course

Taught by Vernā Myers
Every organization knows that talent makes the difference in how well it can execute on its mission and goals. To…

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Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

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