"Being a first-generation college student holds a lot of different emotions for me! As a senior, nothing makes me more excited than to graduate with my BSN; I have been climbing this mountain for 3.5 years now, and I'm excited to reach the top. It's a journey and can be a challenging one. Thanks to #SLU, they have provided me with the tools and resources to help me achieve my dream. There are so many challenges to navigate being a first gen; you come across problems that your parents don't know how to help you to solve. I have learned to be bold and ask questions that others may dismiss to help me get further and keep going. I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend SLU and achieve my parents' goal of seeing me go further than they were able to." —Hailey M., Senior. #SaintLouisUniversity #BeABilliken #FirstGenCollegeStudentDay