First-Generation College Students to Share Their Experiences at Lakeshore College

CLEVELAND, WI – First-generation college students, those whose parents did not graduate from college, are invited to learn from other first-generation students at Lakeshore College’s “First Generation Event” set for Thursday, Nov. 7 at the college’s Cleveland campus.
 
A lunch buffet will be available 11 a.m. to noon. From noon to 1 p.m., a panel of current first-generation students will share their experiences and answer questions about navigating college.
 
Topics of discussion will include finding time and money for college, addressing concerns among family and friends, and overcoming doubts about succeeding.
 
“I deserve a higher education, I deserve a stable future. We all deserve to succeed,” says panelist Toni Neuser. Neuser completed Lakeshore’s Introduction to Welding certificate in May and is furthering her education in the Welding-Industrial program.
 
Joining Neuser will be nursing students Amber Madden and Ciara Szydel, and associate of arts student Riyan Lehman.
 
In addition to the panelists, Lakeshore representatives will be available to answer questions about exploring careers, academic and personal resources, and financial aid.
 
Registration is requested though not required at gotoltc.edu/first-gen-event.
 
About Lakeshore College
Lakeshore College, formerly known as Lakeshore Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at Lakeshore to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Lakeshore faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.
 
Lakeshore College is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #20 in the nation by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.
 
Approximately 800 students graduate from Lakeshore each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $55,698 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, Lakeshore educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit Lakeshore at gotoltc.edu.
 
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