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#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: What's In A Personal Statement and Essay?
On Thursday, December 4th, we hosted our #FirstGenOfficeHour chat and continued our focus on prepping first-gen students to be college-bound. In this chat, we focused on the importance of the college essays and personal statements. Check out some of the highlights...
Imposter Sydrome
When I got to campus, many students talked about "Imposter Syndrome" and their experience with it throughout their time here. So as someone who had not heard that term before, I did not know what it was and how that could apply to me. "Imposter Syndrome" is...
Twitter Office Hour: What's In A Personal Statement and Essay?
Thursday, December 4th at 7pm 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...
Admissions Officers Tell All: How to Stand Out in College Applications
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With the competition heating up for coveted spots at universities around the country, many students worry about their odds of being accepted by their dream schools. One of...
Dos and Don'ts of College Applications
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Straight-Up Advice from College Admission Officers We talked to 14 universities and colleges across the United States about their admissions policies: what can make or break...
Attention First-Generation College Hopefuls: Tap I'm First! Resources to Aid Your College Search
This article was originally posted by CollegeUp.org, October 22, 2014. Are you a high school student who will be the first in your family to attend college? Congratulations — you have something to celebrate! You are part of a large community of aspiring...
“You’re Too Intense”
My advisor worriedly looks at me and says, “Many second years are just beginning to think about a field of study. Have you thought at all about what you want to major in?” Just beginning to think about what they want to major in? Seriously? Has no one else been...
Thanksgiving: Let’s Break for a Meal(s)
I think this semester has been my best one yet! All of my classes (just about) are extremely interesting and have kept my attention consistently over the course of the semester – which is usually not the case. Also, I feel like I’m finally a part of some great...
Thinking about Thanking
As the semester comes to a close, it is very easy to forget how fortunate one may be. I know personally, I have a lot of things to be thankful for! I also know firsthand how it can be very easy to allow daily stresses take over your mind and make you forget the...
What I'm Thankful For
Hey everyone. Check out my blog as I discuss what I'm thankful for. I also share information on staying positive and persevering. Enjoy!