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Are you a first-generation student at The UWI, St. Augustine Campus?<\/h2>\n

if you are the first in your immediate family to attend university and pursue tertiary education, then you are considered a first-generation student and indeed, a valued member of our university community.<\/p>\n

We invite you to register to participate in the First Gen. S.T.A.R. (Successful Transition & Academic Readiness)<\/strong> Peer Mentorship Programme. This initiative is designed to support your transition into university life and strengthen your academic readiness through peer connection and guidance.<\/p>\n

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