How PEGASUS can help
PEGASUS helps by offering...
- Support services for all FGC students
- Personal PEGASUS Advisor at ACTT
- Direction for problem solving
- Guidance on campus resources
- Informational seminars and workshops
- Outreach to families of FGC students
- Skills assessment through the College Student Inventory (CSI)
PEGASUS helps...
- the STUDENT by easing the transition to college, providing an academic home, and demystifying the college experience.
- the FAMILY bridge the gaps created by changing expectations, financial pressures, and the student's transition from dependence to independence through workshops and outreach.
- the UNIVERSITY by making an impact on the diversity of the student body, retention, and graduation rates of traditionally underrepresented populations.
- the COMMUNITY by nurturing the goal of a college education in the minds of elementary and secondary school students.
FGC Issues PEGASUS can help solve...
- First Generation College students face a variety of challenges, particularly during their freshman year. Many of the challenges are unique to FGC students.
- Straddling two cultures (home and college)
- Experiencing changes in family and personal relationships
- Adapting to a competitive academic environment
- Managing time and events
- Living on and managing a tight budget
- Feeling excluded or not belonging
- Feeling overwhelmed and confused
- Learning how to negotiate the large, university system.
- Explaining the demands and rigors of college life to family and friends.
Do you think you can benefit from this program?
PEGASUS is focused on helping you succeed. With emphasis on your first and second year, as a student you will have periodic meetings with a Texas Tech Advisor and have one on one peer mentoring available to you. You will grow with the program through community service projects and exciting social events, which will engage you in all facets important to the college experience. Take action now and become involved by joining PEGASUS now!.
First and second year students as well as transfer students can be assigned to a student mentor. Our mentors are juniors and seniors in the program and are here to help develop peer relationships that are proven to be vital to your success while in college.