What I have learned as a first-generation college student | Lyric Swinton | TEDxUofSC

[FriendlySpiderFriend]

Hi, I'm watching this in tears because I just got my first career job and i am definitely struggling with First generation guilt. I know I'm qualified, but I can't get that voice out of my head. I just feel so guilty using my own salary to live my own life instead of giving it all to my family.

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"Acknowledge the differences between us but know that we are not the stereotypes placed upon us" I LOVE THIS!!! I needed to hear this ❤

[makailamyers]

I needed this. I teared up. It's so hard to feel "in the middle". "Seek diversity to learn the magic of individual stories". I love this so much!!!

[alexmam]

“Speaking through fear today to allow someone else to speak without it tomorrow.”

[leahmadalyn]

This video deserves much more recognition. I completely understand this! I am in college right now. I feel out of place age wise, race wise, and even academically. Im also just finding college to be extremely CHALLENGING..

[mathematiciansinaction]

"who cares about fitting the mold when you can create a new one all together" I love it!

[drakulauna]

This was very relatable and validating--thank you!

[SuperDupercjz]

To live our best lives we have to get rid of our best lies

[realdavebob]

Amazing! You convinced me to go back Home

[lm.]

You put it into words. Where I work on campus and where I spend my time is different and I do feel pulled in different ways. I realize now its because I am trying to be different than who I am

[angiesmith]

I had more college now after 20 years and the people filming me seem little like in Grandma's closet or a Yale prank.