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“My life has been filled with many interesting, complex, and extremely difficult challenges, but somehow, I have been able to keep my faith and get to this place in my life where all of my dreams are a real possibility.” -Matthew Brinton

Read the rest of Matthew’s story in the image below, or click the image to be directed to the PDF version:

 

What does being a first generation student mean to you? A six word story:

Christina Briggs: “Dear god I am so confused” 

Do you want to share your story with us? E-mail us at TRIO@berkshirecc.edu

$100 prize for the best short story and video

$50 prize for the best six word story and image

Hi First Generation Students!! This week we will be celebrating YOU! We will be highlighting the stories of some first generation students at BCC. Our first story comes from Nadia. Please click one the image above to read her story.

You can also submit your stories to TRIO for a chance to win 50 or 100 dollars! Just e-mail us your story to TRIO@berkshirecc.edu. Best short story: $100; Best short video: $100. Best picture and best 6-word story: $50.

What does it means to you to be a First-Generation student?

Madisyn Manzella’s 6-word response: “Unimaginable and unexpected, but extremely grateful!”