by Megan Cooke, Whitman College, '19
This Thanksgiving will be my second one away from home. Usually I’m in a second home, like my grandpas or an aunt’s house, but I’m in Washington and staying in Washington. (I’m originally from Arizona) It’s a stretch home. But that...
by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19
I must be honest with all of you. It has not been the easiest semester thus far, yet if you look in retrospect, such hurdles want me to build my own character and wisdom. Since the semester started, it has been quite difficult to adjust to everything, all the changes...
by Dave Lacroix, Dartmouth College , '19
As I look back on my academic career thus far, I can only say that I have made it this far because I have had amazing people in my corner. Achieving one’s dreams is hard and if you do not have the right support, you can lose motivation instantly. This post is...
by I'm First Administrator
This week, I’m First! and Strive for College hosted its second chat in a month long series of YouTube Live Chats with College Partners. In these chats, colleges and universities discuss information about their schools, talk about the great programs available for...
by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18
For the first time since I’ve left for college, I’ll be going home for Thanksgiving this year. The past two years I was working sporting events on campus before and after Thanksgiving to get money so I wouldn’t need to ask my dad for any money. This year there isn’t...
