The thing is that after that story of success, there are tons of stories of sacrifice, of leaving behind, of being braver than the rest. And I aplaude that. By reading their stories I understood that for them attending college is all about team work. 

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So here are some advice for First-Gen parents that I would love to share, it's my little personal way of encouraging them to keep on going. 
 

1. Prepare for change: your kids are not little kids anymore. They are about to enter a transition stage and several elements of their personalities will change. And change is not bad, is just different. 
 

2. About the money: Paying for tuition can be pretty expensive. So, you must know that there are other ways to get around the money issue. 
 

3. Don't allow yourself be intimidated by the price, don't give up. Remember there are always ways to solving this monetary issues and keep in mind the many benefits of a college degree. 
 

4. You are not alone: search for a little support in groups, communities and organizations. If you are reading this, you are in the right place. We would like to hear a bit more about your experience, let's help each other out. 



A bit of advise from Michelle Obama, a black first-generation college graduate who became the first lady:

“No matter where you come from, or how much money your family has, I want you to know that you can succeed in college, and get your degree, and then go on build an incredible life for yourself. That’s been my life story and my husband’s as well. And if you’re willing to put in the time and effort, I want you to know that it can be your story too.”

Hang in there because the future will be bright... I promise!