Instilling the ‘Senses’ for First-Generation College Students | Lindsey Dubose | TEDxTulane

First-generation college students experience additional barriers to success compared to non-first gen peers from childhood to graduation. These students are less likely to receive financial support, be given encouragement from educators, or have the know-how to navigate the increasingly competitive higher education admissions landscape. Those who do attend college are more likely to be ostracized, have trouble forming social connections with others, and often have a lower retention rate than non-first gen students. Lindsey emphasizes a need for both an “instilled sense of possibility” from a young age and an “institutionally-cultivated sense of belonging” to succeed in higher education." Lindsey is an undergraduate senior at Tulane University, majoring in Psychology and Gender & Sexuality Studies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@lindseydubose9556]

Speaker here: just wanted to give a quick edit for a line I missed. My parents consistently reminded me to have fun throughout my life, to not be so focused on my accomplishments and my resume. I just simply didn't believe them until much later because that wasn't the message I got from my schooling. I hope this talk inspires you to reach out to the first gen's in your life and tell them how proud you are (:

[@Igottaputmefirst]

I am weeping bc this really articulates the heaviness I feel navigating school work like etc 😢😢😢😢😢

[@gillianpoe7402]

Lindsey, you did an awesome job! Your students next year are so lucky to have you instill that "sense of possibility" from the academic side!

[@davidmoore566]

Congratulations Lindsey! Awesome speech! I am so very proud of you! I was a first gen also and made many mistakes along the way, but was determined to succeed! If I hadn’t, I would have never met the wonderful person that you are!

[@lindseydubose9556]

Don’t have time to watch the whole thing?
0:00-7:30 (Education Inequities, Instilling a sense of possibility in all kids)
7:31-16:29 (First Gen Student Retention, Cultivating a Sense of belonging)