TY - JOUR AU - Agaiby, Nicole AU - Gutić, Tamara AU - Vij, Sanya PY - 2022/10/25 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Burnt Out and Broke: Inequities in the Post-Graduate Application Process During the COVID-19 Era JF - Global Health: Annual Review JA - GHAR VL - 1 IS - 7 SE - Reflective Narrative DO - UR - https://journals.mcmaster.ca/ghar/article/view/3048 SP - AB - <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The post-graduate application cycle is filled with stress, doubt, and financial strain for many students. This sentiment is further amplified amongst first-generation communities due to various cultural, socioeconomic, and systemic disparities. The purpose of this piece is to critically reflect on the experiences of first-generation students as they embark on their respective post-graduate journeys. This narrative discusses themes of finances, mental health and opportunities with the hope to acknowledge these barriers and foster transparency between students and educational institutions.&nbsp; </span></p> ER -