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  1. Feb 2019
    1. In this case, orientation and coaching programs for first-generation

      This is important because if there's no "preview" of college it would be hard for those who are first generation to know what's to come about in college and how to " succeed".

    2. students needed to recognize the amount of time their schoolwork would require, and they needed to prioritize school above other commitments, so that they can meet expectations

      This is very important because some students don't prioritize school above other commitments at times.

    3. g taken-for-granted aspects of people's ideas, becau

      What are these taken for granted aspects of people's ideas are.

    4. other elements of academic integration that influence GPAs. For

      This was interesting because if you really think about it getting help like tutoring, advising, etc can affect your GPA outcome.

    5. mastery of the ' 'college student" role

      I am confused on what the mastery of the "college student" role is and what the author means by using this statement in this context.

    1. “You’re screwed.

      fantastic help of boosting her daughter's confidence

    2. Only four classes?

      the parents didn't understand that in college four classes is a lot to handle

    1. they have intensified their efforts to enroll and lift disadvantaged students.

      that's a really good thing for the disadvantaged students

    2. stymies

      ?

    3. ways: the legislative definition (no parent in the household has a bachelor’s degree) and the two used for research (no education after high school; no degree after high school)

      makes sense for someone to be considered a first gen

    1. performing much better than their new stereotype suggests.

      .how so?

    2. More recently, these universities have seemed to struggle, with unprepared students, squeezed budgets and high dropout rates. To some New Yorkers, “City College” is now mostly a byword for nostalgia.

      .high drop out rates .

    1. The growing consensus is that casual disregard for sleep is wrongheaded — even downright dangerous.

      .lack of sleep can be dangerous

    2. sleep is expendable. There are television shows to binge-watch, work emails to answer, homework to finish, social media posts to scroll through.

      .people don't sleep enough

    1. marginalization,

      to place in a position of marginal importance, influence, or power

    1. Inspired by the diversity of our community that includes many first-generation college students, and the courage of an academic community that strives to break down traditional boundaries, SF State equips its students to meet the challenges of the 21st century.  With the unwavering commitment to social justice that is central to the work of the university, SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.

      . meet challenges of the 21st century

    2. SF State is a major public urban university, situated in one of the world's great cities. Building on a century-long history of commitment to quality teaching and broad access to undergraduate and graduate education, the University offers comprehensive, rigorous, and integrated academic programs that require students to engage in open-minded inquiry and reflection.  SF State encourages its students, faculty, and staff to engage fully with the community and develop and share knowledge.

      . public urban university . offers integrated academic programs . encourages everyone in SFSU to engage fully with community and share knowledge

    3. From the heart of a diverse community, San Francisco State University honors roots, stimulates intellectual and personal development, promotes equity, and inspires the courage to lead, create, and innovate.

      . SFSU encourages personal and intellectual development