This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Choosing your college major may seem overwhelming when faced with so many academic offerings, but picking your major should ultimately feel instinctive: what subject are you...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Meeting with an adviser is essential, but there are things you can do to make the process of registering for classes a lot easier. For one, it helps to know what the...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Perhaps one of the best things you can do to ensure post-college success is complete an internship while pursuing your undergraduate degree. Internships provide a great...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. So what else can you expect as you start your college journey? Culture Shock Many first-generation college students are initially shocked by the social and economic...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Going to college is a life-changing experience for most students. But for first-generation college students, the transition can be even more difficult. Unlike many other...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What type of college works best for you? That's one of the critical questions you should ask yourself as you begin your hunt for the college of your dreams. Where to begin?...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With college costs skyrocketing, making sure you have the right degree targeted isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. That's why it's critical to know about the various types of...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. There's no substitute for seeing things with your own eyes—and that goes double-vision for the college campus visit. To absorb life on a potential campus, you must see it,...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Asking an 18-year-old to pin down a preferred career choice is not easy. Sure, some teenagers know they want to go into business, law or medicine, and can easily choose a...

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With over 4,000 colleges in the U.S., the prospect of whittling that number down to the single school of your dreams is a daunting task. But like most challenges in life,...