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5 Things Every College Freshman Needs to Have on Hand

by Lauren Kaplan | Aug 30, 2013 | Uncategorized

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The fall semester is here and new students are coming to campus, all blurry-eyed and bushy-tailed for their first semester of college. What an exciting time in one’s...

Finding the Fit: College Selection Tips for First-Generation Students, Part 1

by Diane Schorr and Leslie Sans | Aug 28, 2013 | Uncategorized

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Deciding where to go to college can be stressful for most high school students. First-generation students may feel extra pressure because they’re the first ones in...

Embracing the Challenges That Come With Being a First-Gen Student

by Donya Nasser | Aug 26, 2013 | Uncategorized

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. We all grow up with ambitions and desires that fill us with joy. We want to become somebody, do something and go somewhere. Do you remember when you dreamed you would become...

How to Approach a Professor for Help: Tips from a Professor

by Teresa Heinz Housel | Aug 23, 2013 | Uncategorized

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. In October 1990, I finished my first in-class essay exam for a medieval European history course at Oberlin College. I had studied for a week beforehand and created elaborate...

The Kryptonite of Procrastination: How to Manage Deadlines in College by Kristy Windedahl

by Kristy Windedahl | Aug 21, 2013 | Uncategorized

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Ever notice how the word procrastination looks like a good thing? It starts with “pro,” and if you are a pro, then you are good at whatever it is that...
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