I’m First! is a community supporting first-gen students
There’s something special about being first. The first in flight, first man on the moon, and the first African-American president. First kisses, first impressions, first place.
Being among the first in your family to attend and graduate from college is special too.
I’m First! was created in 2013 to provide students who lack a family history of higher education with inspiration, information, and support on the road to and through college. I’m First! is an initiative of UStrive—a national nonprofit that also runs an online college and career mentoring program by the same name.
Encourage & Inspire
Hear inspiring stories from first-gen students and grads on, share your own, and read our first-gen student blog.
Best-Fit College
Join UStrive’s online platform and explore colleges that offer special programs and support specifically for first-gen students.
Get Free Mentoring
Get a FREE mentor to answer your questions college and career questions.
Catherine, #firstgen student at @WUSTL, has some tips on getting letters of recommendations for college admissions, scholarships, etc.!: imfirst.org/tips-for-lette… pic.twitter.com/ctD4oHOYxy
“Do NOT give up on this journey! There are going to be nights when you are homesick. There are going to be days when you feel like maybe you just can’t get out of bed. The work will be hard, but it will be well worth it when you are finally on your way to succeeding and finally becoming what you have put all of your work and effort towards.”
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