USC First Generation Student Assembly!
Fight on First Gen!
usc's first generation student assembly is a student organization under USG that aims to build a community for students who are the first to attend college. find everything you need as a first gen student here! visit our instagram for more information about upcoming events and ways to get involved.
Join us in celebrating your graduation at FGSA's First Gen Grad Banquet! Enjoy a buffet dinner, celebrate with fellow graduates, and receive a First Generation Graduate medal in recognition of your amazing acheivement. This event is open to all, and you’re welcome to bring a guest!
The banquet will be on Saturday, April 19th from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Trojan Grand Ballroom!RSVP by April 16th with the link below!
Resources
presented by USC
here we've gathered all the links we can find with information to guide you, from USC specific resources to nationwide programs for first generation students.
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are we missing something here that you think would be helpful? let us know!
First Generation+ Success Center
here's all the information on the FG+SC here on USC's main campus in Tutor!
general center information
hours
monday: 9am - 8pm
tuesday: 9am - 5pm
wednesday: 9am - 8pm
thursday: 9am - 5pm
friday: 9am - 5pm
saturday: CLOSED
sunday: CLOSEDlocation
TCC 224
walkup the stone steps in the center of Tutor Campus, turn left and walk all the way down the balcony. the FG+SC is going to be the last door on your right!
important links
Career Building Opportunities!
looking for ways to start your professional life? here we've compiled some internship & career-building opportunities and resume tips and tricks to get you started!
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Finding Campus Jobs
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| USC Career Fair | In-person recruiting with companies and USC offices for work-study jobs, non-work-study jobs, and internships. Typically held at the beginning of August and January on campus. |
| ConnectSC | Online platform for USC students to see jobs available. Log in with your USC NetID. |
| In person networking | Oftentimes, many offices and buildings are open to hiring students for work-study and non-study jobs but do not explicitly post job openings on ConnectSC. It is highly encouraged to ask offices if they are hiring in-person. Some common places that students find these opportunities are the USC Bookstore, USC Libraries, Customer Service Centers at Residential Colleges, offices in departments/admissions, etc. |
Finding Resources for Career Advancement
Campus Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| USC Career Fair | In-person recruiting with companies and USC offices for work-study jobs, non-work-study jobs, and internships. Typically held at the beginning of August and January on campus |
| USC Career Center | At the in-person office, there are USC employees that are designated to help with career counseling. On their website, you can navigate and explore different industries and careers |
| Your academic advisor/college | Check email newsletters from your academic advisor/college that often contain available opportunities and jobs for your area of study. Sometimes, they will post news about recruiting events as well |
| ConnectSC | Online platform for USC students to see jobs available |
| Clubs/Student Organizations | Clubs and student organizations also have email newsletters and resources that contain jobs and opportunities as well |
| Handshake | The Handshake platform is a website and mobile app designed for college students and recent graduates to be connected to job and internship opportunities. It's a place where students can explore potential career paths, search for job listings, and interact with employers looking to hire new talent. |
Online Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Well Found | Well Found is a platform that connects startup companies and early-stage businesses to job opportunities within the tech and entrepreneurial space. |
| LinkedIn is a social networking platform specifically designed for professionals and job seekers. It serves as a virtual platform where you can build and showcase your professional identity, connect with other professionals, and explore various career opportunities. | |
| Y Combinator | Y Combinator, also known as YC, is a prestigious startup accelerator. While Y Combinator's primary focus is on early-stage startups, the startups working with YC are often looking for student employment. |
| Company Website | Using a company's website can be an effective way to find job opportunities and gather valuable information about the company's culture, values, and work environment. |
| GitHub* | GitHub was primarily known as a platform for hosting and collaborating on software development projects. However, some people have used GitHub to upload repositories of internship opportunities that are searchable by keywords. GitHub primarily has resources relating to tech/software engineering (SWE). |
| Reddit* | Similar to GitHub, Reddit will have threads posted by people on forums (for example: search r/internships). Reddit will have opportunities posted for opportunities of all areas of study. |
*Highly encourage to use the resources listed above and to not use GitHub and Reddit as primary sources for job hunting.
Our Newsletters
our newsletters are a "tldr" of our website which will give you a sense of what events to look out for, updates from your eboard, and other action items for fgsa. see our current and past newsletters here!sign up to be on the mailing list below!
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past
Meet the Executive Board!
meet the people in charge! we plan, and pay for, all your events, provide active representation in undergraduate student government, and send you our newsletter and create this beautiful website. learn our faces so if you recognize us on campus you know you can come up and talk to us as a friend! we all are dying to meet you, so walk up to us and ask us about fgsa or even to grab lunch :)
The Administration Team!
come to us for all things USG - we have office hours, so come & stop by to ask us questions or have lunch :)
Ángel Jimenez
Co-Executive Director
Haley Veach
Co-Executive Director
Andrea Salazar Lopez
Assistant Director
Phu Quach
Advocacy Liaison
The Advocacy Team!
come to us for all things advocacy - we are here for you and anything you'd like us to raise concerns about to USG, President Folt, and more!
Nuha Lakhani
Advocacy Chair
Lindsey Dinh
Co-Director of Student Success
Britney Garcia
Co-Director of Student Success
The Programming Team!
come to us for all things event planning - ask us questions, give us suggestions, and let us know what you liked/disliked!
Jesica Ramirez
Director of Professionalism
Amor Ayala Luna
Director of Student Life
Rodrigo Salazar
Director of Special Events
The Communications Team!
come to us if you want to get in touch - we handle all of the communication between you, us, and USC!
Rokya Diaby
Director of
Social Media
Lillian Qiao
Director of Web Operations
Trinity Sumlin
Director of
Content Creation
The Mentorship Team!
we're here to connect you with mentors who can help navigate the challenges of college life!
Kylie McLane
Director of Mentorship Programming
Aileen Ho
Director of Mentorship Development
The Interns!
we're here to learn the ropes of FGSA and better serve the first-gen community!
Kevin Law
Joslyn Kearn
Josh Placido
Amy Cardoso
First Gen 2 First Gen
support your fellow first gen students from usc, surrounding communities, and in the adult job world! the only way to rise is to build each other up, so take some time to celebrate an support the things that everyone is accomplishing!Fill out the form below if you have something you'd like to share in this section!
FGSA Memories!
our version of a fgsa scrapbook with memories from all of our events! have any to submit? fill out the form below:
Get In Touch and Get Involved!
questions, comments, or concerns? your fgsa executive board is here for you, so don't hesitate to reach out!
the first generation student ASSEMBLY!!
We are proud to share a historic milestone in our journey: what began as a passionate student union has now become the First Generation Student Assembly (FGSA), an officially recognized assembly within USC's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). This transition, finalized in Fall 2023, marks the culmination of years of dedication, advocacy, and community-building by and for first-generation college students.FGSA represents more than just a name change, it marks the beginning of a legacy. For the first time in USC’s history, first-generation students have a formal and institutional platform dedicated to their empowerment, representation, and access to resources. This recognition is not only symbolic; it equips us with the tools to better serve, support, and celebrate the first-gen experience at every level of campus life.We are deeply grateful to the first-gen family — past, present, and future — who helped bring this vision to life. Your support, voices, and resilience laid the foundation for this achievement.As we step into this new chapter, FGSA stands ready to lead with purpose, break down barriers, and build lasting change for the first-gen community at USC.
