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How to Use Your High School Counselor
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College By Mary Lee Hoganson School counselors are one of the best sources of support for college-bound students. Whatever grade you are in, now is the time to start helping your counselor get to know you and...
Twitter Office Hour:What's in a College?
Thursday, September 4th at 7:00p.m. EST Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour. On the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on...
Taking Pride in Your First-Generation Identity
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. It was in high school that I began to fully understand the disadvantages that came with being a first-generation student: I realized that the cultural and linguistic...
The Other Side of The Coin: Being A First-Gen College Student
On Aug. 26th at 4pm EST, we hosted a Google+ Hangout where we will got real and talked about some of the situations and issues that come up for first-generation students as they journey through college, as well as ways to deal with them. From being called a sell-out...
Acing Sophomore Year: Yes, Sequels Can be Better than the Originals!
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Remember last year, when everything -- all the events, activities and fun -- was planned for you? Unless your institution has a dedicated sophomore program (most don't!),...
Twitter Office Hour: I’m College Bound
Thursday, August 7th at 7:00p.m. EST Join us for our inaugural Twitter Office Hour. On the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on...
3 Essential Pieces of Advice for First-Generation College Students
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with first-generation college students ("first-gens") and discuss their transition to college. As a first-generation college...
"I'm about to be a college student! Wait, whaaaa?"
This is probably a thought you've had in the past few weeks. Summer is slowly coming to an end. More and more boxes invade your bedroom as you pack up all of your belongings and head off to start your new life. Okay,so that was a bit dramatic but it's probably how it...
Creating a New College Legacy for My Family
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Deciding to be the FIRST I am a low-income, first-generation college student. My decision to attend college was calculated and tiring. I always believed that I was destined...
Opportunity Knocks: Student Life & Support
Click here to view the June Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Student Life & Support opportunities at: Colby College, Waterville, ME, First Generation to College Student Program Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College First Generation Network Georgia...