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First-Gen Hokies: Christina Ju '21

Christina Ju '21 tells her story about being a first-generation student, talks about what it means to her and her family to be graduating after three years of hard work, and her advice to…

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First in your family at college? So is Liah.

Hear the story of Liah Strouth, who would be the first person in her family to graduate from college.

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Graduating Thoughts - Zach Jacobs

First-generation college graduate Zach Jacobs shares his thanks for his time spent at Virginia Tech.

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Peru: Bonus Content - an interview with Martin Vargas Alvines

In this bonus content, first-generation college student Martin Vargas Alvines reflects on the study program that began in the United States and ended in his home country.

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Dear Future Hokie

Alyssa Duong shares how Virginia Tech has helped her embrace her heritage and allowed her to find herself.

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From  Timothy Brinton Skiles 2 likes 1,040 plays