In the early 20th century, most college students were white male adolescents, primarily the sons of doctors, lawyers, ministers, wealthy merchants, and the wealthy farmers to do (Jenkins, Miyazaki and Janosi). First-generation college students represent a new demographic when it comes to the college population. First-generation students are the first in their family to attend college and plan to be the first to graduate. According to data provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, first-generation students make up 43% of the student population (Nunez, Cuccaro-Alamin, & Carroll.). This is a completely new demographic compared to the previous student body population. Today's society emphasizes the importance of college degrees, and there has been a dramatic increase in first-generation students. Despite the fact that many students have already overcome the initial barrier of applying and being admitted to college, there are many challenges these students face that non-first-generation students do not face. However, most of these students face risk factors in their college experience that non-first-generation college students do not experience. One major difference I have noticed is the lack of participation of first-generation college students in campus activities, clubs, or organizations. Campus involvement is known to enhance a student's academic and personal development. Students involved in extracurricular activities learn to work, communicate and solve problems with others. They have more developed ideas, beliefs and opinions. They also have more self-esteem and speaking skills which will definitely help them once they graduate and enter the job market. With all the advantages of paper peers, the need to work while in college, racial and ethnic differences, and being a mother can further complicate the difficulties. One thing we know is beneficial for college students is getting engaged on campus. It will help academically, socially, personally, and hopefully in the future financially as well. However, creating a fair and equitable institutional environment for all students would mean meeting the needs of all demographics. We have determined that first-generation students represent a new demographic and we need to meet the needs of this student group. Until the system makes it easier for those seeking a college degree to maintain other responsibilities, the number of students with some college education, but no certified degree, will be an ongoing challenge for the higher education sector ( Unknown).