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How empowering first-generation students with success coaches builds equity

University Business

First-generation college students often grapple with daunting financial hurdles that set them apart from their peers who hail from families with a tradition of higher education and corresponding wealth accumulation. These could include financial aid, housing, food pantry, transportation, childcare and technology.

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Why Pay for an Unpaid Internship?

AIFS Abroad

With many degrees and entry-level jobs requiring previous hands-on experience, an internship program abroad might be the best option to help you get where you want to go in your career. . Here’s why thousands of our alumni decided to pay for an unpaid internship: They may be more accessible than you think. Yikes, right?

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20+ Questions to Ask When Choosing an Internship Program Provider

AIFS Abroad

This can be a huge benefit — not only because it can help you work toward your degree, but because it may give you access to utilizing financial aid toward your program fees. You should also ask questions about location, whether it’s close to public transportation (hello, commute!), A huge win!