UCLA
First To Go
Image with text stating First To Go, Proud to Be

First-Gentorship

Our mentorship program, First-Gentorship, is First To Go's initiative to promote the growth and further the support of UCLA's first-generation undergraduate and graduate students. The program runs throughout the academic school year, consisting of events and activities for both mentees and mentors to interact.

As a mentor, students get the opportunity to give back to their community by fostering the growth of students following in their footsteps.

FIRST-GENTORSHIP MISSION

The purpose of the mentorship program is to provide support for first-generation students navigating their professional and personal lives at UCLA. By connecting them with first-generation individuals—undergraduate students, graduate
students, doctorate students and professionals—Gentorship aims to build and foster a strong community for both mentees and mentors.”

An image with logos for academic success, career readiness, financial wellness, personal development, institutional navigation.
  • Career Readiness
  • Personal Development
  • Institutional Navigation

[Accessible Text: n image with logos for career readiness, personal development, institutional navigation.]

MENTOR COMMITMENT

  • You must commit to being a mentor for the academic year (Fall, Winter, Spring)
  • Attend Mentor Training
  • Meet with your mentee(s) at least once per quarter
A collage of 4 pictures of people at different First To Go events

[Accessible Text: A collage of 4 pictures of people at different First To Go events. The first image of the top left are three students smiling and holding First To Go pennants. The second picture on the top right has Josie Bruin (UCLA brown bear mascot), hugging a person holding a First To Go pennant. The third image on the bottom left has Josie Bruin (UCLA brown bear mascot) with two students smiling. The last image on the bottom right has two students smiling holding a First To Go pennant.]

    Getting Involved

    The First-Gentorship Program recruits mentors in the Fall Quarter! Please contact us via email: firsttogo@saonet.ucla.edu or check our Instagram: @ucla_firstgen for updates!

    The purpose of the mentorship program is to provide holistic support for first-gen students navigating their professional and personal lives at UCLA. The areas of support are career readiness, personal development, and institutional navigation.

    If you would like opportunities for community engagement, professional development and support first-gen students, consider joining!

    Become a Mentee

    If you are a first-gen student looking for holistic support, this is for you!

    The purpose of the mentorship program is to provide holistic support for first-gen students navigating their professional and personal lives at UCLA. The areas of support are career readiness, personal development, and institutional
    navigation.

    We primarily make mentor/mentee matches based on your preferences, which can be based on your major/academic interest, similar identities, career interest.

    If we do not have a mentor in your major, we will do our best to find someone you can connect with in an adjacent major.