Twitter Office Hour: I’m College Bound

by I'm First Administrator

Thursday, August 7th at 7:00p.m. EST Join us for our inaugural Twitter Office Hour. On the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on...

3 Essential Pieces of Advice for First-Generation College Students

by Julie Tucker

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with first-generation college students (“first-gens”) and discuss their transition to college. As a first-generation...

"I'm about to be a college student! Wait, whaaaa?"

by I'm First Administrator

This is probably a thought you’ve had in the past few weeks. Summer is slowly coming to an end. More and more boxes invade your bedroom as you pack up all of your belongings and head off to start your new life. Okay,so that was a bit dramatic but it’s...

Creating a New College Legacy for My Family

by Tara Strong

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Deciding to be the FIRST I am a low-income, first-generation college student. My decision to attend college was calculated and tiring. I always believed that I was destined...

Opportunity Knocks: Student Life & Support

by Krista D'Amelio

Click here to view the June Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Student Life & Support opportunities at: Colby College, Waterville, ME, First Generation to College Student Program Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College First Generation Network...