Thank you, @tony_jack for sharing your story, my story, OUR story: #firstgen #FirstGenDocs #theprivilegedpoor #getittoday Tweet added by Christina J. Cross @christinajcross

Christina J. Cross

5 years

Thank you, @tony_jack for sharing your story, my story, OUR story: #firstgen #FirstGenDocs #theprivilegedpoor #getittoday

I Was a Low-Income College Student. Classes Weren’t the Hard Part. (Published 2019)

Schools must learn that when you come from poverty, you need more than financial aid to succeed.

www.nytimes.com

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James Preston

@TheLCPrez

5 years

@christinajcross @tony_jack Thank you.. this inspired me to never settle and 2 continue to live out the mission of our college which is the relentless pursuit of student success .. supporting our students both inside the classroom.. on campus .. in the community.. grateful for your example & your words.