No matter who you are, you’ve probably heard the term “first generation college student” at least once, but what exactly is that? A first-generation college student is someone in their immediate family that are the first to attend a 4-year college or university. Which means neither of your parents have finished college or have gotten a degree. But why do people make such a big deal about this? It gives the family a feeling of pride and like they have made progress. Many feel it is an honor and a privilege to be able to do what their parents could not. Many times, people don’t attend or finish college because they can’t afford it or don’t have the resources to do so. Most aren’t given the chance to even attempt to attend a college. So, when these kids fight against the odds and take a risk to do something no one in their family has done before, it’s a big deal. It’s not easy either, because they’re first gen, they’re basically on their own when figuring college stuff out, but in the end it’s worth it.