by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024 | May 15, 2024
Ah, yes. The time has come for summer break when we all return home and have an actual break from the hustle and bustle of college life. Although this is a time of relaxation and psyching ourselves up for the fall, I think this should also serve as an opportunity to...
by Hailey Hibbs, St. Edwards University, 2024 | May 8, 2024
My time writing for the “I’m First!” blog has come to an end, but I am filled with gratitude for the past two years of writing for this incredible platform. It has been an honor to serve as a voice for first-generation students and represent St....
by Hailey Hibbs, St. Edwards University, 2024 | May 8, 2024
Senior year has been so much fun and definitely the best year of my undergraduate experience. While it is the precursor to taking the next step in life and you are full of excitement, it is very hard to stay engaged and motivated. Since it is my senior year, I want to...
by Elizabeth Gallegos Rodriguez, Bates College, 2026 | May 8, 2024
Coming into college I was unsure of what to expect in regards to time, part of me wholeheartedly thought that the only thing I would have time for in college was schoolwork. During pre-orientation (a first generation program at my college), I applied to two jobs on...
