Today is National First Generation College Celebration day and we are excited to celebrate the success and accomplishments of our first-generation students, faculty, and staff. "One of the biggest challenges we confront as first-generation students is our lack of experience and absence of proper guidance due to being the first in our family to take on this endeavor. That said, my advice would be to never be afraid or ashamed to seek help. The blessing with attending an institution like Pepperdine is that it is enriched with programs and faculty members that are truly committed to your wellbeing. Programs such as First Waves are dedicated to cater to your needs as a first-gen student and facilitate your academic journey here at Pepperdine helping you reach all of your goals no matter what your story may be." - First Wave ambassador @catherine.j.reyes Seaver College has been recognized by the Center for First-Generation Student Success as a First Forward institution for its dedication and commitment to helping first-generation students succeed. @seaverstudentsuccesscenter and @seavercareers offer resources to help first-generation students thrive throughout their academic journey and beyond! #pepperdine #firstgen #firstgencollegestudent #imfirst