by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18 | September 8, 2014
First week of classes are done and one of my many missions is complete! I can’t believe that just a few days ago, I went from a graduated high school student to becoming a full-time college student. Just two weeks ago my journey began with orientation week....
by Joseph Lynn, University of Georgia, '15 | September 8, 2014
If you clicked on this post, and you are reading it now, I can safely assume that you probably feel that you are different in some way. Obviously, everybody is “unique,” but the truth is, some people are more unique than others. The kid that got bullied in...
by Dallas Simms, The University of Virginia , '17 | September 8, 2014
In a crowd of complete strangers, our eyes lock and we give each other the guiltiest of looks. “Shh..I won’t tell if you don’t.” We wink at one another and carry on our secret identities as second years infiltrating yet another first year event. During the first week...
by Alexa Rodriguez, Wellesley College , '17 | September 8, 2014
With the hustle and bustle of being in college it’s a wonder that we can even find the time to breathe. It’s crazy. Before coming to college I thought that I would have A LOT of free time on my hands. Oh was I wrong. Very very wrong. It really is a whole new playing...
by I'm First Administrator | September 5, 2014
On Sept. 4th, we hosted our monthly #FirstGenOfficeHour Twitter chat! This month, we focused on providing advice on how first-gen students can best create and build their college lists. Check out the great conversation below! [<a...
