Mid Semester Slump

by Rodney Savannah, University of Southern California, '15

It never fails. In the beginning of the semester, I am focused, determined, and productive. I study every night and make sure I attend every class. For the first 8 weeks I am the ideal college student. Then something changes after spring break. I get a little lazier,...

Scholarships

by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16

A general statistics for scholarships is that you normally only receive one out every thirteen scholarships you apply for. This could sound a bit depressing, however, there are thousands of scholarships out there! Please take the time to be aware of the following: 1....

Study Skills Series: How to Become an Ace Test-Taker

by Amy Baldwin

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Part 4 of our Study Skills Series.  Whether it’s a quiz or an end-of-semester, cumulative exam worth 90 percent of your overall grade, we all suffer from a little test...

Advice for Smart Students on Succeeding in College

by Matt Rubinoff

Last week, Lionel Anderson’s post “Advice for Smart Students on Succeeding in College” on the New York Times The Choice blog offered some important insight for all successful college students to heed. “Seek mentors who will help you achieve...

First-Generation Students are Like Triathletes in Training

by David Beard

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. College often begins with “orientation week” because the rest of your first semester is a series of disorientations. The move into a dormitory was especially...