Previous studies have ignored to explore the fact that the identity of first-generation students is in a constant conflict. Primarily if these individuals derive from a family where education is not valued and not viewed as a fundamental element for living a successful life, the individual's personal identity will conflict with his or her social identity. Their social identity causes the person to remain unwilling to pursue an education like everyone around him or her due to lack of fear of the unfamiliar requirements of going to college. On the other hand, those whose families cherish an education are more likely to aim and strive to obtain a better education than that of his peers. These individuals feel as though, they are deserving of a
