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CWI: College Women Initiative/1st Generation College student
The Model:
The Reality for many 1st Generation College women:
The Fallacy
When our girls graduate from H.S, the expectation is that they will go to college and be prepared academically, financially, physically, socially, emotionally & spiritually. Because of their H.S experience, the expectation is that they will adjust and thrive in their new college environment. We expect that their only true worries/challeng
When our girls graduate from H.S, the expectation is that they will go to college and be prepared academically, financially, physically, socially, emotionally & spiritually. Because of their H.S experience, the expectation is that they will adjust and thrive in their new college environment. We expect that their only true worries/challenges are having a “nice” roommate, succeeding academically, having enriching experiences while having fun.
The Fallacy
The Reality for many 1st Generation College women:
The Fallacy
You’re accepted into a great college (Congratulations!!!). Perhaps you’ve been offered a full scholarship (including room & board). This is absolutely wonderful!!!! Your hard work has really paid off! You arrive on campus and the reality of this transition starts to set in…... The environment (in every sense) is totally different than where & how you grew up and what you envisioned.
The Reality for many 1st Generation College women:
The Reality for many 1st Generation College women:
The Reality for many 1st Generation College women:
What if we told you that many undergraduate college women that attend great schools, go to class hungry and experience hunger frequently. When the food service/food pantries on campus are closed or they can’t afford to buy food, these young ladies are put into more challenging situations. What if we told you that baseline personal items a
What if we told you that many undergraduate college women that attend great schools, go to class hungry and experience hunger frequently. When the food service/food pantries on campus are closed or they can’t afford to buy food, these young ladies are put into more challenging situations. What if we told you that baseline personal items aren’t affordable for most students. What if we told you, there are college women who have experienced homelessness or live at/or below the poverty line with their families and still go to class every day. What if we told you many college women are embarrassed to ask for assistance so they can thrive. In fact, these young women will suffer in silence as they “push through.” What would you do?
The Solution:
(CWI)College Women Initiative
Our goal is to ensure that 1st Generation College Women that are economically disadvantaged have the support/resources, personal items and experiences needed to have an enriching, safe and positive college experience.
Must be a fulltime student and maintain a 2.5 GPA
Menu of Services & Engagements:
Freshmen Year THRU Senior Year:4 years
* Transition from High School 2 College
* Transition from College 2 Workplace
· Operation Winter Break
· Operation Spring Break
* MENTORSHIP: Juniors & Seniors
Summer Internship
Time to Elevate the College Experience
· We work with colleges to identify & confirm young undergraduate college women who will benefit from CWI offerings.
· College women can also contact us directly CWI@thewomensempowermentseries.org to privately apply . We will confirm your matriculation with your school.
