For first generation college students, just stepping onto that university campus is a huge achievement—and we’re super proud of you! You’re totally focused on making these next four years count. Right now, that might not include study abroad, but we think it should.

Finances might seem like a huge barrier to meaningful travel experience, but we’ve put together comprehensive resources, not just for finding study abroad programs, but for funding them too. First generation students can only benefit from studying abroad. To help prove it—and get you inspired to see the world—we put together this first generation study abroad guide.
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This first generation students study abroad guide is part of GoAbroad’s mission for more inclusivity and accessibility in travel and international education. We put our 20+ years of experience and expertise on all things studying abroad in this free Ebook to make it easier than ever for first generation students to have meaningful travel experiences.
A sneak peek at our first-generation college student's study abroad guide
- How Do First Generation Students Uniquely Benefit from Study Abroad?
- 5 Ways for First Gen. Students to Study Abroad
- Study Abroad Considerations for First Generation Students
- 10 Most Affordable Places to Study Abroad
- Scholarships for First Generation Students Abroad
- + more!
After reading this guide from cover to cover, first generation study abroad is that much more tangible. Take this info into your first meeting with your study abroad advisor and they will love you forever, trust us. Even if you're a non traditional student wanting to study abroad, there's a lot to be learned in this ebook, too.
First generation study abroad students will thrive

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As a first generation student, you’re more than up to the task of studying abroad and making the experience count. You know exactly what it takes to succeed and you have the drive to make it all happen. We’re just here to provide the tools and resources for first generation students who study abroad.
Study abroad is a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow, and at GoAbroad we think all students—especially first generation students—should be able to embark on a program and participate safely, healthily, and happily.
Studying abroad soon? Then you DEFINITELY need this Ebook.
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