First Generation Dragons

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Let’s talk with Westerville, Ohio native, Stephen, a Law Enforcement major, minoring in Forensic Psychology and one of the original members of the First Gen Dragons.

– Thanks Alex. Hey everyone. When it came time to choose a college, I knew exactly what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go. I knew I had to pick a place that would allow me to be involved on campus and that is exactly why I chose Tiffin University. Tiffin University is a small and inclusive campus. When I saw the over 30% of all undergraduate students at Tiffany university, identify as first generation, I knew that I could call this place home. As a first generation student, myself, I wanted to create a student organization that helped students like me on their college journey. That is why I was a part of the original e-board student organization, First Generation Dragons. Tiffany was able to give myself and other students a route to help guide confused students down the path to success. I am now the acting president of that student organization, and I am more determined than ever to help all first gen students that come on campus. This organization has single handedly raised over $1,000 in scholarships for future first generation students. Tiffin University’s hands on involvement with student organizations, allows students to flourish in any way you choose. Take it from me, I went from a 2.4 GPA in high school to a 3.8 GPA in college. All because Tiffin University works to bring the very best out in every student. Tiffany has taught me so much and quite frankly, made me the person I am today. As a first generation student and someone that wants to create change in our criminal justice system. Tiffin has gave me the tools to do just that. Alex, take it away.

– Thank you for sharing your story, Stephen, not only are you navigating through a new world in college, you are helping other students along the way and that is incredible. Tu’s motto, without risk, there is no gain, means something here. It is a series of risk that got to you to where it is today. And it is risk that will continue to propel to you forward.