Sat.Jan 16, 2021 - Fri.Jan 22, 2021

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Social Capital and Why Networking Matters

UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

What is social capital? The Oxford Dictionary defines social capital as “the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.” It is these “ networks of relationships” that create your social capital. It is about who you know. The more connections you have, the greater your social capital is, and the greater access to resources you have.

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Dear First Generation Student…

Niche - First-Generation Collect Students

Dear First-Generation College Student. You belong. Hear it straight from a first-gen and international student that, yes, you can do this.