The Martyr or Nahh?
As first generation college students, we often are forced into maturity at an age much younger than many other people. There are hurdles and struggles…
How to Make Sense of Your Financial Aid Award Letter
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. 1. What is the total cost of attendance? When you receive a financial…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: School's Out…Now What?
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Twitter Office Our: School's Out…Now What?
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour. On Thursday, May 7th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and…
Hangout Recap: School's Out…Now What?
Here's a recap of the April edition of our Google+ Hangout series. The school year is coming to an end and summer break is approaching!…
School's Out…Now What?
The school year is coming to an end and summer break is approaching! But before you start planning your trips to the beach and buying…
On Campus Job? How about becoming an RA
Hey it's Carlton again. I've had the lovely experience of being a Resident Advisor (RA) at my university with upperclass students. The Resident Advisor is…
A Fresh(man) Start
To be frank, I didn’t really need to “try” in high school. My small town, public school of about 600 students total did not boast…
All Good Things Must Come to an End
This may very well be my last semester here at Emory University and this thought is bittersweet. Although I’m not planning on graduating until next…
The Craziest Month Ever, Seriously
This past month has been one of the craziest months of my entire life and definitely the craziest of my collegiate experience. But it is…
Defying the College Student Stereotype of Being Broke
While in college not only are you constantly stressed over the copious amounts of work piled on by professors, but there is also that underlying…
Incoming Student Crisis
As students near the last leg of the high school race, a sense of anxiety kicks in about whether you’re truly prepared for the college…
Korean Dramas and Yik Yak Famous
I’ve noticed that a lot of incoming first year college students are worried that they do not know what they want to major in, or…
Are you college ready?
Are you ready to tackle on assignments, midterms and challenges for the next four years? It is one thing getting into college, but staying and…
Listen to the Ambience
3…2…1…BOOM! A train violently smashes into the building, sending glass, bricks, and furniture into a tornado-like fury. In utter panic, the five kids around me…
I'm First! participated in Dell Foundation's #CollegeReady Twitter chat!
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Miss New York USA Aims to Empower First-Generation College Students
When twenty-two year-old Thatiana Diaz was named Miss New York USA 2015 in January, it wasn't her first crowning moment. A child of Dominican immigrants…
I'm First! Partnership with Wow Writing Workshop
Writing essays for college application and scholarships is a big part of the process. And let’s admit it; It can be a bit stressful, too.…
Your Network is Your Net Worth: Using Your Network to Succeed in College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When I was growing up, my parents would often tell me that I…
First-Generation Student Groups Are Paving the Way At Prestigious Institutions
In an article published in the New York Times, first-generation students attending Ivy League and other prestigious institutions across the country come together and unite…