A trailer forA Year of Firstsbegan streaming on Tuesday morning.
“As a first-generation college student myself, I know how intimidating it can be to take that leap and pursue your educational dreams,” Obama, 55, said. “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,” she continued.
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The trailer for the series shows four students filming their daily lives, in class and around campus, and highlights the hectic life of a first-year student: chugging coffee to get through another study session or rushing off to a part-time job after class.
“As Mrs. Obama highlights in each episode, there are many hidden challenges to making it through college,” said ATTN: co-founder Matthew Segal in the news release. “This series will meet many students where they live—on Instagram—and share candid perspectives about how to overcome barriers. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Mrs. Obama and Reach Higher to engage and inspire students to invest in themselves through higher education.”
College — and education — has been a major theme of Obama’s last year. In additionto international tripsfocusing on girls’ access to school, andgiving advice to incoming freshmen, she recently dropped off her youngest daughterSashafor her first year.
The former first lady told PEOPLE in December about the emotional moment she and former PresidentBarack Obamadropped Sasha off at her dorm last year.
“As a parent, one of the most important things we can give our children is the freedom to find their own way in the world,” Mrs. Obama said, adding that she believes it’s important to give young adults space as they grow. “Girls need to have the chance to create and explore and skin their knees from time to time, too.”
source: people.com
