First Gen & Juice

08/28/2026

In Gilmore Girls, Rory feels homesick hours after being at college. This is a feeling many students can relate to. Especially for first-gen college students navigating campus can be a little more difficult when nobody can tell you what to expect.

What was your first time away from your family like during college? Let us know in the comments.

08/28/2026

At the USC Topping Leadership Conference, Dr. Rick Trevino and Dr. Ally Hong presented on collaboration, creativity, and imagination as well as showcasing their chapter in the First Gen & Juice book.

08/26/2026

Scroll to see how all the zodiac signs bring something different to the first-gen student experience ➡️

tag a first-gen friend who matches theirs!

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

In the movie Sydney White, Sydney learns about a safe house for students. What starts as a place to stay becomes finding a community that brings her a sense of belonging. For first-gen students, having a group or place to turn in new environments can make all the difference.

08/15/2026

College move-in season is here!

In Monsters University, Mike arrives on campus to meet his new roommate Randall.

Move-in day can come with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Adjusting to a new environment and building a routine take time as first-gen students navigate their way throughout college.

What do you remember most about move in day?

08/07/2026

In this George Lopez episode, the family learns that Carmen has been accepted into college. Angie celebrates this milestone, as Carmen will become the first in their family to attend college.

Thanks to Kesia for mentioning this episode to us.

07/31/2026

In Abbott Elementary, Barbara has a conversation with Janine, where she reminds her that one difficult moment doesn’t define the kind of teacher she is.

Barbara’s resilience may resonate with many first-gen students and professionals who have had to navigate unfamiliar spaces, overcome doubt, and find confidence in themselves.

07/31/2026

Since Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases today we wanted to share some moments from the comics and movies that highlight Peter Parker’s first-gen college experience.