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My List of Indespensible Advice for Every First-Generation College Student
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I think many high school students (including myself a few years ago) assume that college is everything they see in movies and television shows. In all honesty, I had no idea...
Opportunity Knocks: Pre-College Prep & Outreach
Click here to view the March Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Pre-College Prep & Outreach opportunities at: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Let's Get Ready! Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, National College Advising Corps - Keystone Region...
Spring Break, Finding Myself.
... It was only two weeks ago that I was out on Spring Break. Did I do anything interesting? No. Did I do homework? Some. Did I enjoy myself? I did. It was nice to not have to worry about anything and sleep as long as I could. I got to spend time with my family and...
The Power of Mentors, Yet Again!
In Ashley Hurtado's piece in State Hornet, Sacramento State University's newspaper, she describes an exciting initiative at her school. Sacramento State, one of our college partners, launched the faculty student mentorship program in 1987. Open to all students, the...
Enjoy These Moments
Just two short years ago, I stood in the very shoes most of you now stand. I had written, proofread, and rewritten countless essays and checked more boxes than I care to count. But most importantly, I had pressed that glorious – yet so intimidating – “Submit” button....
Thesis, Submitted!
After more than a year of work, I have finally submitted my Harvard Senior Thesis! It's challenging to find words to describe how it feels to have completed such a big project... The only thing left to do now is rest and start the search for the next big challenge!...
Catching Up with Khadijah Williams (Harvard '13)
This week, I met up with Khadijah Williams, fellow I'm First Blogger and recent Harvard graduate. We both happened to be in San Diego at the same time and we thought it would be great to record another video blog to follow up from this VIDEO four years ago! Check out...
The Start of a New Chapter: My Transition to College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My high school was a small school that contained grades seven through 12. Everyone knew everybody and people knew your business even before you did; but, I loved it. I was a...
Break Time
Spring break is only 2 days away and I couldn’t be more excited. For my college, spring break starts right after a bunch of essays are due and when most teachers give midterm tests. Knowing you do well on all of your midterms and essays makes spring break more...
Marching On
Happy almost-Springtime, everyone! Well, this is a great time of year. Not only is the weather getting warmer (Woo!!!) but baseball is about to start, the days are longer, birds are chirping AND acceptance letters are coming in full-force! How exciting!!! The month of...