How to Get the Most Out of Your Summer Internship

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. So you’ve landed a summer internship … Congratulations! The benefits of internships are multiple. It has been shown internships held during college lead to...

The First-Generation College Student's Guide to Student Loans

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Over the past few years, much has been written and discussed in the media concerning student loans. The following is written to help guide you through the complicated world...

College Partner Newsletter: June 2013

We are pleased to present to you the first edition of I’m First’s College Partner Newsletter which features latest updates, tips to maximize your College Partnership, important dates and upcoming opportunities to look out for. Click here to view the full...

How to Turn Your Work-Study Job Into a Resume-Builder

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My Introduction to the Work-Study Program In late 1988, I visited Oberlin College as a prospective student and quickly knew that the institution would be an excellent fit...

5 Things Every College Freshman Should Know

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The looming summer months can seem like one big “happy time” for you as a high school student or recent graduate: no school, no books, no cares, no worries! Yet,...