This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. You worked hard, did well in high school, applied to some colleges and got in. Now you are a freshman ready to start your career as a college student. You already chose your...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Every day at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign I strive for excellence. I am proud to be where I am now, especially considering from where I came, and I know...