Thinking Forward

I’m sure that at some point or another you have heard some one tell you to “get involved.” There is no better way to get exposed to the field of your interest than by joining groups or organizations that share your interest. One of the places you can...

Twitter Chat: Decoding Award Letters!

Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, March 3rd at 7pm-8pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on Twitter to ask questions and share answers on important...

How to Find Your Major

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Choosing your college major may seem overwhelming when faced with so many academic offerings, but picking your major should ultimately feel instinctive: what subject are you...

Let's talk about $ in College

With college, there are many unseen expenses that we do not think about; they are the hidden fees. These fees can include laundry, books, transportation, personal hygiene, entertainments, and the list goes on. However, these fees can also be tackled if we know what...

Top 10 Mistakes Students Make on the FAFSA

FAFSA isn’t the easiest process and we understand that. Here’s an awesome article by Nerd Wallet with a great list of mistakes you want to AVOID while completing your FAFSA! This article was originally published on Nerd Wallet on January 27, 2016. By Anna...