Giving thanks on the go

by Megan Cooke, Whitman College, '19 | November 14, 2016

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...

You Will Have Difficult Semesters. How to Deal with Them it's Important

by Santiago Montoya, Brandeis University , '19 | November 14, 2016

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...

Giving Thanks

by Dave Lacroix, Dartmouth College , '19 | November 14, 2016

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...

Week 2: YouTube Live Chats with College Partners

by I'm First Administrator | November 10, 2016

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...

Deep Thoughts over Turkey

by Xavier Husser, Boston College, '18 | November 9, 2016

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...