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…
The Importance of Reflection
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Confucius, the well-known Chinese philosopher, once said, "By three methods we may learn…
Unorganized and emotional much? Part II
Hi guys, I just wanted to follow up with the second and final part of this blog. As you may have read, the end of…
What about work when I'm in college?
Once you are a teenager and you have graduated from high school, you sort of get the feel that you can no longer depend upon…
