The Life Coach Program is offered to all 3rd and 4th year first-generation students. Students will be paired with a trained Life Coach to receive one-on-one guidance and life planning assistance. By connecting with a Life Coach, students will have the opportunity to maximize their education by gaining guidance from professionals right here on campus. The Life Coach is there to aid students in goal setting and outlining the steps necessary to reach these goals. The Life Coach is there to encourage students as they prepare to transition from undergrad to a career, graduate, or professional school.
Am I a first-generation student?
At UF, a first-generation college student is defined as students whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree.
Who are Life Coaches:
Our Life Coaches are UF faculty, staff, and graduate students who come from a variety of academic backgrounds and diverse professions. They have applied and been selected based on their desire to help guide 3rd and 4th year first-generations students throughout their decision processes as it relates to careers, graduate schools, and life in general.
"I'm glad I signed up for the Life Coach program. At the time I was an underclassmen still looking for my first internship. I didn't really know any of my professors well enough to ask for advice or letters of recommendation. When I was paired up with my life coach he helped me clearly think out my goals for that year. He gave me a lot of advice for applying to internships, how to talk to recruiters, and how to interview. He also wrote me a letter of recommendation. I would recommend anyone to sign up for a life coach."
-Michael Morrissey
"My experience with the Life Coach program was amazing. I meet with my life coach on a monthly basis, we usually went out for lunch or coffee. She was also always available to answer my questions via a quick text and always willing to help. She gave me many tips for after graduation that will help me become a better professional. Plus, she even provided places to visit during for my trip to New York that year."
-Edward Morfa