by Lauren A. Mayo, University of Georgia, '15 | March 18, 2014
Perhaps it’s the dominant football culture at the University of Georgia, but fall semesters are consistently invigorating and packed with excitement and frequent celebrations and breaks. Conversely, spring semester seems to drag along. The unfamiliar, bitter cold and...
by Joseph Lynn, University of Georgia, '15 | March 18, 2014
This morning, when I opened my eyes and looked out of my bedroom window, I groaned. The sky outside was a dark, puffy gray, and I could hear the pattering of raindrops on the roof above my head. I’m not particularly fond of the cold, but I deplore being cold and...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17 | March 18, 2014
I’m on a mission. While walking around the campus of my dream college, I try to blend in with all the college students to get a feel of what life is like at the University. As it nears lunchtime, I eagerly join a crowd of hungry students and walk into the dining...
by Melissa Cotignola | March 18, 2014
In previous blog posts, we’ve talked about how the transition to college can be difficult for first generation students. There are plenty of obstacles – financial, logistical and otherwise. But, in his article, Geri Coleman Tucker explores some of the exciting ways...
by Leobardo Espinoza | March 12, 2014
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My second semester has brought a new set of challenges because my academic course load is very different than the load I carried in the fall. Last semester I took four...
