Live with students who share similar academic interests.
The F1RST Gen Living Learning Community is designed for first year, first generation college students who are still exploring their academic and career interests. If neither of your parents or guardians has earned a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university, you are a first generation college student - and you belong here!
Nearly one-third of WKU students are first gen, supported by a strong network of faculty, staff, and alumni who have walked the same path.
This LLC provides a supportive environment to help you discover your strengths, explore potential majors, and connect your academic choices to future careers. Through shared courses, career coaching, and community-building activities, you'll gain the tools and confidence to make informed decisions about your academic direction and long-term goals.
Academic & Career Exploration: Engage in guided self-assessment, explore WKU's academic programs, and connect your interests to potential career pathways.
Learning Strategies for College Success: Strengthen your study habits, time management, and academic confidence through IDST 199: University Learning and dedicated success workshops.
Financial Literacy & Life Skills: Build financial well-being and decision-making skills in FIN 161: Personal Finance to support your college and career journey.
Leadership & Professional Growth: participate in the Dynamic Leadership Institute (DLI) to develop communication, goal-setting, and teamwork skills valued by employers
Mentorship & Community: Form connections with first-gen peers, faculty, and staff mentors who provide encouragement, accountability, and insight into navigating college life.
Satisfies major and general education requirements
IDST 199 University Learning 3 Hours Course will refine students' skills in critical thinking, reading, study skills, and information literacy. Students will explore majors and careers, personal development, and campus resources. Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024
FIN 161 Personal Finance 3 Hours Designed to serve the personal finance needs of students regardless of their major fields. Topics include practical applications in personal and family financial planning, including credit, buying, borrowing, banking, insurance, investments, taxation, estate planning and home ownership. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SB | SB Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024
Contact: llc@wku.edu
Living Learning Community options and locations may be subject to change.
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