# First-Gen College Success: What Students Wish They Knew Before Starting

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Podcast: [UBC News World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ubc-news-world-468831)
Published: 2026-06-08T09:45:00+00:00
Episode link: http://ubcnews.world/
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c2858597-d015-4da2-84a4-90ebad68af50.mp3
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First-generation college students graduate at half the rate of their peers. What do they wish they'd known before starting? We examine financial aid processes, the hidden curriculum, mentorship, campus engagement, and actionable steps to maximize success. Newman University City: Wichita Address: 3100 McCormick Website: https://newmanu.edu/

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