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…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: What's In A Financial Aid Award Letter?
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Twitter Office Hour: What's In A Financial Aid Award Letter?
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour. On Thursday, April 2nd at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and…
Just Another Week
Spring break the coveted week of the college experience. For me, it was just another week. I ended up going home for spring break back…
Picking a Major
After thinking about it for over three semesters, I can finally say that I have declared a major. I am majoring in criminology and minoring…
"I'm GenOne"
“I’m GenOne" When I was in high school I received a lot of support with the college process from my educators. Most of my educators…
Hangout Recap: Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
Check out the recap of our March edition of our Google+ Hangouts! You’ve completed your college applications and submitted your FAFSA to all of your…
Alternative Spring Break – Cuba!
Miami, Cancun, LA, and Puerto Rico are just a couple of the many places most of my friends went to this past spring break. My…
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
You've completed your college applications and submitted your FAFSA to all of your schools and have even been accepted to a few. That's awesome! Now…
Spring Break at the Clinton Global Initiative University Conference
I had the opportunity to start off the Spring Break of my junior year at the University of Miami where the Clinton Global Initiative University…
Don't Get Mad Bro
There are not a lot of breaks from school during the second semester. First semester was full of breaks and fun holidays, but the big…
Midterm Madness
It's that time of the year again, and whether we like it or not, we have to try to survive this 'Midterm Madness'. As a…
Midterms and Re-prioritizing
So I took my first round of junior- year midterms a couple of weeks ago (granted, there are only two so I don't know why…
Decisions are coming… Game of Groans
It’s a bit surreal to think that one click controls the direction your life will take, sending you to either soaring in ecstasy to your…
White Privilege and Illinois Wesleyan University
As a senior Sociology student here at Illinois Wesleyan, we’re tasked with completing a senior project of our choice and I’ve chosen to explore the…
Thinking in the Present: Mafia & Habitat for Humanity
I open my eyes and cringe as I try to adjust to the light. Another one's been murdered... As I gaze around at the circle…
Don't worry about rejection strive for perfection
As the snow of winter begins to fade, millions of high school seniors across the country are expressing joy and sorrow about college decisions. March…