Get Involved Would you like to share your story? Please complete our form below FITP Faculty, Staff and Alumni Name First Last Email Campus AffiliationFacultyStaffAlumniGraduate StudentPlease enter your Office/Department In what way(s) are you interested in being involved? Serve as a mentor for students within my college/department Host small group meetings or programs for students within my college/department Meet with prospective NC State first-generation students to share my story Share my story on the First in the Pack website Share resources, such as publications, articles, essays, etc. helpful to the success of a first-generation college student. Participate in university-wide programming for first-generation college students at NC State Select all that may applyInterested in being featured on the First in the Pack website? Yes No May we post your information (Name, Position and College) to our online directoy? Yes No Share Your StoryPlease share a little about your unique experience as a first generation college student by answering the questions providing below.What was it like being a first-generation college student (neither parent or guardian received a 4-year degree) to go to college? Tell us about yourself and what you think helped you succeed.Were there any unique challenges you faced as a first-generation college student? How did you overcome these challenges?What is your advice to first-generation NC State students?How did your experience as a first-generation college student prepare you for your personal and professional life after college?Professional Protrait for the FITP WebsiteMax. file size: 5 MB.