In its first year, mentoring program supports first-generation students as they navigate college

Moses Flores is a second-year student in marine biology and aquatic and fisheries sciences. Having grown up in Seattle, coming to the University of Washington for undergraduate studies was a lifelong dream.  But as one of the first people in his family to attend college, Flores found it difficult to navigate university life.  This year has been different. Flores is part of the inaugural cohort of students in the Valiant Near-Peer Mentoring Program, which “has really helped me find my footing thr