Advisers in the CLS are here to help guide you towards the many resources and opportunities available to you as a Grinnellian, especially when it comes to out of classroom experiences like research, internships, campus groups and events, and experiential learning. The best way to get started on your own career path is to schedule an appointment in Handshake with a CLS advisor.
Strengths of First-Generation Students
As a first-generation student, you have many unique strengths, qualities and skills that will help you on your career journey. Some of these include: initiative, persistence, focus, motivation, self-awareness, resilience, responsibility, independence, resourcefulness, problem solving, and determination.