Being the first person in your family to graduate from college is definitely something to be proud of, but getting there can come with its own set of challenges. It's an experience well known to Jack Elizondo, who recently shared his experience with the First Ascent Scholars. Here are a few takeaways: Lean on your family, and get help where you can Elizondo's family [...]
Editor’s Note: Victoria Cabal, director of the First Ascent Scholars program, talks about the group’s recent trip to Moab and what her students did in order to prepare for the adventure. First Ascent Scholars cultivates, encourages and enables academically focused students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds to attend the Eccles School, connect with the University of Utah, local and global community, and reach their full [...]
First Ascent Scholars participated in a Design Thinking Challenge in collaboration with the Utah State Office of Education and the Stanford d.school during a week-long orientation just before school started. The challenge, held at the Snowbird ski resort, asked students to design the perfect backpack for their partner. Conducting empathizing interviews, students defined their user’s needs, brainstormed solutions and created unique prototypes to meet [...]