first-generation students

Meet three Aggie first-generation students who are trailblazers in their families and difference-makers on campus.

Meytty Pattikawa, a master’s student from Indonesia, was drawn to Texas A&M by the university’s strong alumni network and the tradition of the Aggie Ring. She’ll be flying home soon with a diploma in hand and a ring of her own.

Texas A&M student Gabby Gomez ’23 wants to rewrite her narrative and inspire other first-generation students to do the same.

First-Generation Week will showcase the many different perspectives of students, faculty and staff who are the first in their family to go to college.

After a traumatic brain injury caused her to lose her memory, an Aggie Ring helped first-generation student Jennifer Rodriguez remember her goals.

Yasmin Quintana is paving the way for female scientists.

Abimael Macias '22 is now a mentor for incoming engineers.

Texas A&M School of Public Health Dean Shawn Gibbs, who was the first member of his family to graduate from college, never saw himself going to graduate school or leading a pandemic response.

It’s been a long road for first-generation student Tiffany Sill, who is well on her way toward earning her Ph.D.

Texas A&M senior Jacqueline Tierrablanca recalls the obstacles she faced as a first-generation student, hoping to inspire others to persevere.