“Jeez Jason,” I exclaim rather enviously, “you must be 10 pounds heavier with all those medals hanging around your neck!” But what else can I say? My childhood friend, who just spent an entire year in Germany, graduates Summa Cum Laude—an unblemished 4.0. He...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Being a first-generation college student can be exciting because you are able to pave the way for others in your family. At the same time, it can be intimidating because...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Pulling all-nighters studying with lots of junk food and caffeine is part of the myth of what it means to be a college student. While it seems like a rite of passage, a...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: the college admissions process is one of those things that isn’t really understood until it’s experienced....
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. About a month ago, I was appointed as the eighth president of California State University, Fresno (Fresno State). I am honored, humbled and thrilled to begin my duties on...
