First-Generation College Students

Tomcat Trailblazers share their experiences at Thiel and what they are learning during the journey.

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Evan Cessna ’25 is a first-generation student from Kittanning, Pa. He is a health systems and neuroscience double major. He has several different roles on campus, which include being a campus ambassador as a member of the Office of Admission Thiel Team, and is a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Read more about Evan's first generation college student experience here.

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Malajah Johnson ’23 shares her experience through a series of blog posts that span the spring of her Junior year to graduation. Read more about Malajah's first generation college student experience here.