First-Gen Student Overcomes Academic Obstacles
First-generation student Nicholas Urtado came to Texas A&M University with the goal to be successful so he could make a positive impact for himself and his family....When classes started that fall, Urtado’s struggles with schoolwork manifested quickly. As a true freshman, the geophysics major felt unprepared in his science and math classes; it didn't help that he had three labs to balance. Read more about his transformation...