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First generation student persists through obstacles
By Alyssa Ford
February 10, 2014 - 11:30pm
Alaska native Allison Baker faced many hurdles before and after her acceptance to Syracuse University.

Allison Baker has been facing every challenge that college has thrown at her.

The international relations freshman has been using Syracuse University’s resources to assist her through her first year in college. As a first generation student from the small town of Wasilla, Alaska, Baker's unusual path to college started when she applied.