Summer needs to hurry up so I can drive this thing to the lake and fish everyday. #firstgenfriday #dodge

Today's #FirstGenFriday also falls on National Positive Thinking Day here in the U.S.! Whether it's something you like about yourself or an accomplishment you're proud of, write something positive in the comments below. #PositiveThinkingDay

Last week, Aspire Institute's CEO, Meena Sonea, had the opportunity to meet some of our incredible Aspire leaders in Istanbul, Türkiye. Check out our video to hear their inspiring stories, and tune in next Friday to meet a few of our leaders from India! #FirstGenFriday #firstgen

🎓 Happy #FirstGenFriday! Let's celebrate all of the first-gen university students around the world who are paving their own paths and breaking down barriers every day. Share your journey or give a shoutout to someone who inspires you!

This #FirstGenFriday, we feature an inspiring testimonial from Beatrice Luhanga, a 2024 Aspire Leaders Program alumna from Zambia! Check out the video to hear Luhanga's encouragement for potential participants and important lessons she learned throughout her experience. #firstgen

Congratulations to Olivier Uwishema and Feda Mohammadi for receiving the 2024 Diana Award! This #FirstGenFriday, we celebrate their commitment to helping others gain access to life-changing opportunities through their initiatives. #2024DianaAwards

This #FirstGenFriday, we want to share an incredible video made by Melissa Adanna Okeke Franco, a 2024 Aspire Leaders Program alumna and Social Impact Seed Fund (SISF) winner. Her initiative, Todos a la Mesa, is dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable populations in Ecuador.

This #FirstGenFriday, we are featuring a 2023 Aspire Leaders Program alumna and Social Impact Seed Fund awardee from Bolivia! With funding from her award, Elizabeth Astete created Simbiosis en Acción to spread science education in five rural communities within Chuquisaca.

Today, we’re celebrating you! Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s important to take the time to reflect on your accomplishments and celebrate the things you’ve done that you’re most proud of.  This #FirstGenFriday, let us know what you're proud of! #firstgen

This #FirstGenFriday, we're excited to spotlight Caíque Rodrigues, an inspiring 2024 Aspire Leaders Program alum from São Paulo, Brazil. Watch the video to learn more about his journey and how he developed valuable skills and a strong leadership mindset throughout the program!

This #FirstGenFriday, we're proud to feature Sonam Lhazom, a recent 2025 Aspire Leaders Program alumna from Bhutan. Through her journey with Aspire, Lhazom discovered the many diverse paths one can take to become a leader and make an impact. Join Aspire: https://t.co/Q5omftn16Y

Let's send off this exciting week with an activity! This #FirstGenFriday, we invite you to solve our word scramble. Need a hint? You'll find the exact quote we are referencing somewhere on our page. 🔍👀 Who will be the first to figure it out? Comment your answers below!

We were thrilled to meet Aspire alumna Yasmeen Najjar this week! Najjar participated in our Crossroads Emerging Leaders Program in 2021 and is now in the U.S. pursuing a master's degree in Community Psychology at the University of New Haven. #FirstGenFriday #aspireleaders

#FirstGenFriday Activity! 🎉 We've shared this quote from Tsedal Neeley before. You may look through our posts to see if you can find the missing words there, or try unscrambling the letters in the boxes to find the answer. Write what you come up with in the comments below!

This #FirstGenFriday, we're featuring Maksym Antonenko, a 2024 Aspire Leaders Program alumnus from Ukraine. Antonenko shares heartfelt words about the program and the global connections he made throughout it. Interested in joining? Click here to apply: https://t.co/Q5omftnyWw

This #FirstGenFriday, we’re highlighting a moment from our 2024 Cohort 3 graduation where our CEO reflected on the important role community has played at Aspire since day one. Apply to the ALP before December 4 to join our global community in January 2025: https://t.co/Q5omftn16Y

This #FirstGenFriday, we'll be answering another question we frequently receive: What is a first-generation university student? Check out our video to learn more, and consider joining thousands of other first-gen students in our global community. Apply: https://t.co/Q5omftn16Y

Happy #FirstGenFriday 🎉 Today, we are featuring a few of our amazing Aspire leaders from this year's program. Check out our video to hear from them! #firstgen #aspireleadersprogram

Hype Week: Day 5 🌎 This #FirstGenFriday, we're celebrating some of the amazing opportunities we've had this year to gather our alumni around the world! We hope to meet even more of our incredible young leaders in their countries in 2025 🎉 #HypedForALP25 #firstgen

This #FirstGenFriday, we are sharing some inspiring words from Bryan Zapata, a 2022 Aspire Leaders Program alumnus from the U.S. Check out the video to hear Zapata's advice for pivoting your path and pursuing a career that is meaningful to you. #firstgen #aspireleadersprogram