First Generation Documentary

Since most of you will be on a field trip for Humanities this week, it will be up to you to finish this documentary on your own depending on the day you miss. I have copied the questions below, as well as a link for the documentary:

 

http://www.gocollegenow.org/    <--- Documentary Link

 

 

 

FIRST GENERATION DOCUMENTARY

 

1.  How many of you identify yourselves as first generation college students? How was/is your experience similar or different to those portrayed in the film?
2.  Did you learn anything new about the struggles of low-income and first generation students?
3.  Were you surprised by any of these students’ decisions or any of the statistics/facts?
4.  Was there anyone in the film that you specifically related to?
5.  What do you feel is standing in the way of first generation and low-income students reaching their full potential?
6.  What are the benefits of going to college for first generation and low-income students?
7.  What questions do you have about college or applying to college that are still unanswered?
8.  Did this film make you think differently about your decision to go to college?
9.  What do you feel is the biggest challenge you have to overcome in getting to college?
10.  What resources can help you research and apply to college?
11. What steps are you taking now to prepare yourself for college?