 Well, it was a celebratory day at Central Lakes College this week as the school recognized its first-generation students. A first-generation student is a student who is the first in their family to attend college and pursue a degree. First-generation students account for nearly 70 percent of CLC students, and many are finding success, including the current Student-Senate President. Well, to be a first-generation customer means a lot to me just because, like, coming from where I come from, I'm not expected to be here. So it's like, I use it as a challenge kind of, and I try to overcome that. And it just, it means a lot to my family, too, so I really take pride in that just because, like, my mom or my dad, they didn't even graduate high school, so for me to come to college and now became Student-Senate President, it just made my parents proud, and that just means something to me. Many first-generation students at CLC take advantage of resources such as the TRIO and Upward Bound programs aiding in their collegiate success. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.