by George Alvarez | April 16, 2014
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Instead of telling my stories in this blog post, I’ve taken the initiative to allow first-generation students to ask me questions about college. I’ve answered...
by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15 | April 14, 2014
At a recent residential life meeting, we were asked to fill out two sheets of paper. On the first was a circle that asked about my personal traits- the type of books I enjoy reading, the words I would use to describe myself, etc. On the second was a circle that asked...
by Fabian House | April 8, 2014
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Are You a Mr. or Mrs. Do-Everything? Chances are, you’re a thriving first-generation student who, like me, has had problems with trying to do everything or, more...
by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15 | April 8, 2014
When I registered for spring semester in November of last year I was extremely excited. But this semester taken quite a few unexpected turns! The one class I expected to be my favorite turned out to be my least favorite! I was extremely excited to take a class that...
by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15 | April 8, 2014
Once again it is that joyous time of year to reapply for financial aid! I say that hesitantly because this year I have actually had more difficulties associated with the process of reapplying! Generally, most schools require three separate applications– the...
