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1stGEN@UNI Brings 17 Students to Bocconi

, by Andrea Celauro, translated by Rosa Palmieri
More than a thousand young people participated in the two year project focusing on the promotion of university studies, especially for disadvantaged students. Among these were also some students who will attend the University in September

A total of 1.059 students were involved, coming from 60 schools in 14 regions for the first edition, and from 100 schools in 17 regions for the second. 1stGEN@UNI is a joint project by Bocconi and Citi Foundation whose objective is to promote university studies among high school students, with a particular focus on disadvantaged students. After two intense years of work, the project has come to an end.

The result of this awareness-raising work – which through online talks and workshops has shown that university education represents a powerful factor of personal growth, providing the tools to make an informed choice – has led some of the students to not only choose to attend university, but to do it at Via Sarfatti. During the first edition, 17 young people passed the Bocconi admissions test and most have enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Economics and Management program while others chose the Law, CLEACC, BIEF and BIEM programs. Those who qualify will be able to benefit from financial aid offered by the University.

"One of Bocconi University's objectives is that of social mobility, that is, to make sure that attending university allows people to reach their goals in life, even the most ambitious," explains Carlo Salvato, Dean of the Bocconi Graduate School and Academic Coordinator of the 1stGEN@UNI project. "However, not all high school students view university as a chance to achieve their dreams. The aim of the 1stGEN@UNI project is exactly this: to convince young people that attending university will allow them to reach their life goals."

"Citi Foundation is proud to support this project that allows young people from all walks of life to learn more about prestigious universities such as Bocconi," underlines Giovanni Pellegrini, Chief of Staff at Citi Southern Europe Cluster Head. "As a Foundation, the topic of education has always been at the center of our mission and, thanks to Bocconi University and this project, we can also support it in Italy as we already do in many other countries around the world. Being able to participate in talks with young people is always a source of great inspiration, as they continue to offer new ideas and perspectives to face and solve everyday problems. Deep down, it is about a two-way growth and support system."

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