She'll follow first-generation college students through school.
and they'd be launching several documentaries and films through their production company, Higher Ground Productions. Now she's announced she has another special series in the works on Instagram, and it tackles a subject that she's championed passionately for a long time: college for first-generation students.the project will follow four students as they navigate the intricacies of higher education.
The subject matter is one Obama understands inside and out, not just through her work establishing the Reacher Higher initiative. As she detailed in her award-winning memoir, she was the first person in her family to attend college. Since then, she's raised conversations about how important it is to ensure that students who are forging a new path feel supported and have access to resources so they have successful experiences.
“As a first-generation college student myself, I know how intimidating it can be to take that leap and pursue your educational dreams,” she said in a. “That’s why I’m so proud of these students. By sharing their stories, they’re helping others see that the ups and downs of the first year of college are something everyone goes through—and they’re creating a supportive community for others facing similar challenges.
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