The Importance of Staying on Track

As the end of this semester is drawing to a close, I reflect on the beginning of the semester and realize that it really did not go as I had hoped. The classes I took this semester were more geared towards my major and they were a lot more difficult than I had...

Week 6: YouTube Live Chats with College Partners

This week, I’m First! and Strive for College hosted its 6th chat in a  two month long series of YouTube Live Chats with College Partners. In these chats, colleges and universities discuss information about their schools, talk about the great programs available for...

Push Through Finals by Taking Care of Yourself

Relax. The best advice I have to survive finals is to relax and stay calm. The majority of colleges, if not all, allot an amount of time where instead of having to go to class, students have free time to study and prepare for finals. This time is extremely valuable...

Mentors – Priceless Relationships

Have you ever had the pleasure to meet extraordinary people? People who are not only concerned about their lives, but also care about helping others? If you haven’t, let me tell you! They are the best people to meet. I had the pleasure to meet, in my opinion,...

My Experience with Final Exams

Howdy, If you are someone who is worried about the about the academic rigor in college, I can tell you first hand this feeling is one that is shared among every other college student. This is now the start of my second year in college as a first generation student,...