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Find advice and follow the college experiences of our current first-gen student bloggers.
Campus Involvement is Good for Your Studies and Your Career
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Research among first-generation students has shown that they are more likely to be older, more likely to be caring for a family and/or dependents, more likely to be working...
Some Community College Grads Out-Earn Bachelor's Degree-Holders
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Dave Supa racked up student loan debt to earn a four-year degree in geography from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, but all that got him was a gig as an events...
College Partner News: Bowdoin Honors 1st Gens and Their Families
Great read on I'm First College Partner Bowdoin College (ME) and how they honor first-generation college students and their families with their annual "First-Generation Lunch". During the lunch, first-generation faculty, students and families took the time to share...
Tips for a Better Personal Statement
You may have been accepted into college—but the work doesn’t stop there. Whether you are a junior in high school, applying to 10 different schools, or a college senior, learning how to write a better, more effective personal statement is crucial. An essay prompt/cover...
Summer Ready: Get Reading with These Top Books for Summer 2013
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Need some suggestions for what you should be reading this summer? Whether you're in high school or college, we have a lot of great books to keep your brain sharp during the...
What I love about College
Below is the link to my blog about what I love about college. Check it out and take some pointers from my tips! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX6tqPemdL8.
Opportunity Knocks: Student Life & Support
Click here to view the May Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Student Life & Support opportunities at: Bay Path College, Longmeadow, MA, Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders (WELL) Program Boston University, Boston, MA, The Howard Thurman Center Colorado Mesa...
That One Magic Letter!
Hi Everyone! Lately there's been a commercial running on t.v. about high school seniors opening college acceptance letters and it has sparked me to recollect on my acceptance letter experience! When I opened my acceptance letter I was standing next to my mom, began to...
Beat the Heat: Summer Plans 2013
So what are your plans this summer? Enjoying the weather? Getting a job? Traveling? Landing that internship? Well, whatever your plans are, make sure to enjoy what you are doing and put your interests first! As for me, I will be interning at the United Nations for a...
Thriving Amidst Difficulty: How to Become Academically Resilient
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Thinking back, I can pinpoint the moment I realized math and I didn't get along. I was in kindergarten and became frustrated with a counting task. It was at this moment my...