I'm sorry to say, but some of these posts just seem to be a bit naggy and full of self-pity.
I, too, am a first generation/low income student. My parents came to this country with nothing but the clothes on their backs and a few pesos. I would never dare say that I am at a disadvantage. Why? I feel like that would undermine everything my parents have sacrificed for me. I carry this "weight" with nothing but great pride and decorum, and I could never say that I've faced any hurdles simply because of who I am. I am the master of my life, I pick and choose what situation I put myself in, and I have several faculties and skills that my "privileged" peers will never obtain.
Sorry for the angsty post, but I get a bit upset when people think that because I am a minority, I have to had gone through some major trials and tribulations. Even if I had, I feel very fortunate to have lived the life that I have and I refuse to accept anyones tawdry compliments and words of encouragement.