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1-2pm | First-Generation+ Resource Center, Union EG39<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this conversation,\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0explore the emotional, cultural, and personal challenges of adapting to life in the United States. Participants are encouraged to share lived experiences and build understanding in a brave, welcoming space.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by Sociocultural Programming and First-Generation+ Resource Center<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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