STUDENT: “My first day of college 
was kind of stressful.”
STUDENT: “I was pretty nervous coming here at first.”
BILL BESSETTE/REPORTING: “Being the first
in your family to go college can be a little scary.”
VIDEO PRESENTATION: “So, if you need help,
don’t hesitate to reach out and ask for help.”
BILL: “That’s why Madison College is doing
everything it can to help first-generation students.”
TAYLOR SMITH/MADISON COLLEGE FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT: “When I first got here I learned
that there’s a group called TRiO, which
is specifically for first-generation students.
And they also have kind of side club called
“I’m First,” which is a more support
community for first-generation students.”
MIKAYLA HER/MADISON COLLEGE FIRST-GENERATION
STUDENT: “It’s kind of crazy coming here
from a high school to a college, so I’m
really grateful for what they’ve done for me.”
BILL: “To learn more about how Madison College
is helping first-generation college students,
go to this webpage (libguides.madisoncollege.edu/firstgen)
or call (608) 246-6636.
DR. TIM CASPER: “We’re here to support each
and every single one of you.”
BILL: “For Madison College Minute, I’m Bill Bessette.”
