Kentwood — Being the first in your family to pursue a college degree takes grit and perseverance. Falcon News Network reporter Mariah Wright looks into what first-generation students face as they navigate the college application process and what comes next. This video was nominated for the 2026 Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards.
This report from Falcon News Network is presented as part of School News Network’s Student Voices series, in partnership with Kentwood Public Schools.
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