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Regori “Jojo” McGill, a junior political science major from San Diego, California, has been named �鶹��Ƶ’s First-Generation Student of the Month for April. 

McGill is the first in her family to attend college, a journey that has shaped her experiences and perspective.

“Being a first-generation student was something I didn’t fully realize I was becoming,” McGill said. “My parents always told me I was going to college, and I believed them. When I enrolled, I knew I was embracing the roles of a college student, an older sister, and an independent woman—but what I was truly becoming was a first-generation student.”

McGill’s greatest achievement, she says, is using the lessons she’s learned throughout her college journey to guide her younger sister. “The greatest achievement for me is being able to guide my younger sister through her challenges, drawing from the lessons I’ve learned and the mistakes I’ve made along the way,” she added.

The First-Generation Connections program at LU is designed to ensure that all students, including first-generation students, receive the tools and support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Research shows that first-generation students face challenges that go beyond academics, with social, emotional, and physical barriers. First-Generation Connections  aims to break down these barriers by offering mentorship, resources, and a sense of community to empower first-gen students.

�鶹��Ƶ continues to build a strong network of support for first-generation students, ensuring that they have the tools they need to succeed and thrive.

To nominate a First-Gen Student of the Month, visit /forms/strategic-initiatives/first-gen-student-nomination.html.