Announcing 2015 I'm First! Scholarship Winners
We’ve selected 9 awesome first-year college students who beat the odds to become the first in their family to attend college as winners of the…
Introducing LJ
Hi friends!!! I originally made a video introducing myself to y'all- but I'm not with my computer right now and I'm too excited to wait…
Back to School
The time has come to return back to campus. As an RA I come back two weeks before everyone else for training. However, this year…
Not a very proper introduction
WELL, I guess this is the beginning; the beginning of a new journey, a new life, a new me--hopefully. Moving to college is a big,…
Keep Paddling Dudes.
Hello, my name is Rolando Perez and I was born and raised in SoCal. But believe it or not, I had never touched a surfboard…
Some Insight
Hello! My name is Andrea and I am a first generation college student. I am attending the University of Houston and I cannot complain too…
Ta-da! Padah!
Hi, my name is Padah Vang and I am from Saint Paul, Minnesota. I am a current freshman at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado.…
Yale SMDEP
Okay guys, this is going to be a long post but I promise that it is worth the read if you are interested in a…
Study yourself like you study math
Woah, I’m a Junior now? It’s crazy because I still feel like a freshman student. Well actually no, probably sophomore—I’m giving myself the promotion because…
Financial Aid for Permanent Residents, Internationals, U.S. Citizens, and etc.
Hey guys, just a few words of advice for all Non-US citizens, LPRs, and others... 1. Please renew your green card if it is about…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: School's Back in Session
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Get to Know Me Better
Howdy! You are one of the very few people who I entrust in sharing my personal life with. That being said, bare with me as…
Twitter Chat: School's Back In Session!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and…
The Five F’s of College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Your first year in college can give rise to a variety of emotions.…
4 Advantages of Being a First Generation College Student
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My professor, in a bit of shock, sat across from me as coffee-slurping…
Checking in from San Francisco
Hi I'm First! Family! After graduating from Harvard University in 2014 and completing a Fulbright Fellowship in Mexico this past year, I've landed in San…
How to Improve Writing Skills Over Summer Break
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Summer comes as a welcome relief to college students; the memories of the…