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Find advice and follow the college experiences of our current first-gen student bloggers.
Study Skills: How to Use a Class Syllabus as a Resource
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. "When is the final exam?" and "What are we discussing in class next week?" seem like simple, reasonable questions to ask your professor, right? Well, you may want to think...
Finding the Fit: College Selection Tips for First-Generation Students, Part 2
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. In our first post, we discussed the importance of starting a college search early and outlined programs or services that first-generation students should look for when...
How I Got Through College When the Odds Were Stacked Against Me
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The older I become, the more I reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed upon me. I always have to tell myself that all of these blessings didn't come about by...
First-Generation Students: Channel Your Inner Superhero
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My three-year-old son recently fell in love with the world of superheroes, particularly Spiderman. Many of us know the story; for those of you who don't: boy gets bitten by...
Opportunity Knocks: Open House, Fly-in & Visit
Click here to view the September Opportunity Knocks Special Edition newsletter featuring Open House, Fly-in and Visit opportunities at: Barnard College, New York, NY, Barnard Bound Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN, Getaway Weekends Brandeis University, Waltham,...
Pursuing a College Degree to Improve My Community
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As a first-generation college student coming from a family of farmworkers, my journey has not been easy; but, it's definitely one that has been worthwhile. I am currently...
What Every Commuter College Student Should Know and Do
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Since well over 75 percent of all college students travel more than five miles to and from classes each day, it is very likely you fall into the category of "commuter...
I'm First College Dorm Life
Just a quick view of a typical suite for upperclassmen in college. Also some comments on what I think about on campus life. Hope you enjoy it and look forward to life in college!
Introspection
I'm two days away from officially beginning my junior year here at the University of Rochester. I can't believe how different I feel from when I first came here in 2011. I feel as if I've been reborn. Though I've learned many great things about the world and about...
Work before Pleasure…Usually
Leaving for college is not only a nerve racking experience, but an exciting experience to say the least. You get to move out of your house and live on your own. I was most excited about being able to make my own decisions about what I would do and when, without having...