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    Beyond Grades: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence and Social Well-Being
    (Book Rivers HN 22 Kanchan Nagar Kalyanpur, Lucknow UP, 2025) Farheen Fatima Zaidi, Ekhlak Ahmad
    Grades often measure academic success, yet actual personal and professional growth extends beyond numerical scores. Beyond Grades: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence and Social Well-being explores the vital roles that social well-being and emotional intelligence (EI) play in promoting holistic development. Self-awareness, self- control, drive, empathy, and social skills are all components of emotional intelligence, and they have a significant influence on students’ ability to navigate academic pressures, build meaningful relationships, and maintain mental well-being. Social well- being, characterized by a sense of belonging, positive interpersonal interactions, and a supportive environment, further contributes to students’ success and happiness.
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    The Mental Health of First-Generation and Low-Income Students
    (Book Rivers, 2026) Farheen Fatima Zaidi, Ekhlak Ahmad
    The mental health of first-generation and low-income (FGLI) students has become an increasingly critical area of concern within higher education. These students often face unique and intersecting challenges that can compromise their psychological well-being, academic performance, and overall college experience. Unlike their peers, FGLI students frequently lack access to essential financial resources, familial guidance in navigating college systems, and adequate institutional support. These stressors can contribute to heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and imposter syndrome, exacerbated by a persistent sense of isolation and the pressure to succeed. This paper explores the psychological burdens faced by FGLI students through a multidimensional lens, examining how structural inequalities, cultural dissonance, and academic pressures contribute to mental health disparities. Financial insecurity remains a significant stressor, with many students balancing part-time or full- time work alongside rigorous academic schedules. Furthermore, being the first in their families to attend college often leads to a disconnect between home and academic life, resulting in emotional strain and a lack of belonging. Cultural expectations and obligations, such as the pressure to uplift one’s family or act as a role model, may also increase emotional and psychological strain.