How I Got Through College When the Odds Were Stacked Against Me

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The older I become, the more I reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed upon me. I always have to tell myself that all of these blessings didn’t come about by...

First-Generation Students: Channel Your Inner Superhero

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My three-year-old son recently fell in love with the world of superheroes, particularly Spiderman. Many of us know the story; for those of you who don’t: boy gets...

Opportunity Knocks: Open House, Fly-in & Visit

Click here to view the September Opportunity Knocks Special Edition newsletter featuring Open House, Fly-in and Visit opportunities at: Barnard College, New York, NY, Barnard Bound Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN, Getaway Weekends Brandeis University, Waltham,...

Pursuing a College Degree to Improve My Community

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As a first-generation college student coming from a family of farmworkers, my journey has not been easy; but, it’s definitely one that has been worthwhile. I am...

What Every Commuter College Student Should Know and Do

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Since well over 75 percent of all college students travel more than five miles to and from classes each day, it is very likely you fall into the category of “commuter...