Week One DONE!
First week of classes are done and one of my many missions is complete! I can't believe that just a few days ago, I went…
You're Different; They Know It
If you clicked on this post, and you are reading it now, I can safely assume that you probably feel that you are different in…
Why We Should All be Like the First Years
In a crowd of complete strangers, our eyes lock and we give each other the guiltiest of looks. “Shh..I won’t tell if you don’t.” We…
Learning to be human
With the hustle and bustle of being in college it’s a wonder that we can even find the time to breathe. It’s crazy. Before coming…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: What's In A College?
On Sept. 4th, we hosted our monthly #FirstGenOfficeHour Twitter chat! This month, we focused on providing advice on how first-gen students can best create and…
Common Application Q&A: Is the Common Application for Me?
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College What is the Common Application? The Common Application is a web-based application accepted…
How to Use Your High School Counselor
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College By Mary Lee Hoganson School counselors are one of the best sources of…
Twitter Office Hour:What's in a College?
Thursday, September 4th at 7:00p.m. EST Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour. On the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm EST, we’re inviting…
Taking Pride in Your First-Generation Identity
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. It was in high school that I began to fully understand the disadvantages…
The Other Side of The Coin: Being A First-Gen College Student
On Aug. 26th at 4pm EST, we hosted a Google+ Hangout where we will got real and talked about some of the situations and issues that…
Acing Sophomore Year: Yes, Sequels Can be Better than the Originals!
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Remember last year, when everything -- all the events, activities and fun --…
Twitter Office Hour: I’m College Bound
Thursday, August 7th at 7:00p.m. EST Join us for our inaugural Twitter Office Hour. On the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm EST, we’re…
3 Essential Pieces of Advice for First-Generation College Students
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Recently, I had an opportunity to sit down with first-generation college students ("first-gens")…
"I'm about to be a college student! Wait, whaaaa?"
This is probably a thought you've had in the past few weeks. Summer is slowly coming to an end. More and more boxes invade your…
Creating a New College Legacy for My Family
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Deciding to be the FIRST I am a low-income, first-generation college student. My…
Opportunity Knocks: Student Life & Support
Click here to view the June Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Student Life & Support opportunities at: Colby College, Waterville, ME, First Generation to College Student…
Unorganized and emotional much? Part I.
It just all fell apart. I started doing very well in school at the beginning of my Spring '14 semester; I kept up with most…
Let's Talk Scholarships: Application Tips from Fastweb’s Editor
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As an editor for Fastweb.com, an online scholarship database, I'm familiar with the…
Finding Support as a First-Generation American & First-Generation College Student
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. A Choice My Parents Didn't Have When I was growing up, my parents…
Application Timeline: When to Apply to College
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Before senior year begins (or as soon as possible after!) it’s time to…