Generation HC Program

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Program Overview

The Generation HC Program (Gen HC) engages, celebrates, and supports first-generation Honors College students throughout their first year at college. Being a first-generation (first-gen) student, the first in their families to go to college, is an exceptional accomplishment and a testament to their academic strength, grit, and determination.

From the opportunity to move into the Honors College before the rest of the first-year class, to access to a yearlong Gen HC Mentor, specific Gen HC programming, tailored student success workshops, and more, first-gen Honors College students—known as Gen HC Fellows—get the support they need to help transition to college and succeed.

Gen HC Fellows

Gen HC Fellows are a select group of students invited to participate in the Honors College Gen HC Program, including:

  • A unique pre-orientation designed to connect Gen HC students with first-gen faculty and staff from across Rutgers
  • A special family welcome reception and discussion to engage family members
  • Access to a Gen HC Mentor, an upper-class mentor, based on their specific needs
  • Yearlong programming focused on success, wellness, and maximizing the Rutgers student experience

Gen HC Leaders

Gen HC Leaders are upper-class first-gen Honors College students who serve as a resource for Gen HC Fellows. Together, they plan collaborative events designed to address the unique needs of high achieving first-gen students. Gen HC mentors foster a sense of community through group meetups and one-on-one interactions. They also serve as role models and referral agents for student questions and concerns.
 

Abigail Fulton
Abigail Fulton
Alex Liu
Alex Liu
Amber Safeer
Amber Safeer
Angeles Pinas
Angeles Pinas
Ivan Zheng
Ivan Zheng
Josh Ding
Josh Ding
Nathaly Lozado Arreaga
Nathaly Lozado Arreaga
Nimrat Kaur
Nimrat Kaur
Odaliz Ramirez Rojas
Odaliz Ramirez Rojas
Rebecca So
Rebecca So
Sofia Cangalaya
Sofia Cangalaya
Steven Montecinos
Steven Montecinos
Wendy J. Ahedo
Wendy J. Ahedo
Zunairah Rizwan
Zunairah Rizwan