College Partner News: Bowdoin Honors 1st Gens and Their Families

by Krista D'Amelio

Great read on I’m First College Partner Bowdoin College (ME) and how they honor first-generation college students and their families with their annual “First-Generation Lunch”. During the lunch, first-generation faculty, students and families took...

Tips for a Better Personal Statement

by Matt Rubinoff

You may have been accepted into college—but the work doesn’t stop there. Whether you are a junior in high school, applying to 10 different schools, or a college senior, learning how to write a better, more effective personal statement is crucial. An essay prompt/cover...

Summer Ready: Get Reading with These Top Books for Summer 2013

by FirstGenerationStudent.com

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Need some suggestions for what you should be reading this summer? Whether you’re in high school or college, we have a lot of great books to keep your brain sharp...

What I love about College

by Carlton Hassell, George Mason University , '16

Below is the link to my blog about what I love about college. Check it out and take some pointers from my...

Opportunity Knocks: Student Life & Support

by Krista D'Amelio

Click here to view the May Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Student Life & Support opportunities at: Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA, Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders (WELL) Program Boston University, Boston, MA, The Howard Thurman Center Colorado...