Goucher College Internship Analysis

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Since I was a first generation and low-income student I applied to be a First Generation Scholars Intern. I thought this internship is a good experience for me because I have full understanding of some of the struggles and barriers with being a first generation student at Goucher College. In order to get this job I had to apply last year then I had to do an interview, which went well. This internship position is new and so is the First Generation Scholar program. Goucher college did not have this last school year they only had the application to become an intern. This school year is the first time they have this job position and program available. Which I think it is good that Goucher college is offering this program because it is providing

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