The College Experience
This week marked the start of my fourth semester as a college student – I’m almost halfway done! As I finalize my schedule, order textbooks,…
The Most Affordable Elite Colleges Nationwide + What You Need To Know About Them
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When you think about "elite" colleges and universities—the Harvards, Yales, MITs of the…
29 Elite Colleges You Can Actually Afford
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. For many first-generation and low-income students, dreams of attending an elite college or…
What's All This Talk About STEM? Everything You Need to Know About it as a First-Gen
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What is STEM? A lot of schools are throwing around the term "STEM" as…
I'm First Web Demo
As you know, for students who don’t have a family history of higher education, being among the first in your family to attend and complete…
Pre-Winter Vacation, Winter Vacation, New Year.
As my winter vacation approached I felt very happy. I longed for a break from books and lectures, and for some time to myself . I did not…
The Power of the Proofread
It was not until the first semester of my junior year of college that I realized the huge difference another set of eyes could make…
Senior Year: Graduation Fear
As a senior starting the Spring semester…the last semester of college, a lot of thoughts have gone through my mind. Thoughts such as, “…I actually…
Summer Plans!!
Happy New Year Everyone! Although summer break is probably not anyone's mind yet, it is very important to brainstorm your summer plans early on! It's…
Fear the Lazy Couch Monster
Even though I did not go on any extravagant vacations over Christmas break like some of my glowing Facebook friends did, I had a perfect…
Time to Reflect
The wonderful thing about Winter Break is that you get to catch up with friends, eat home cooked meals, and sleep in without feeling guilty.…
How I Chose Which College to Attend
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Two Top Options Deciding on a college was a difficult choice for me…
Smart Borrowing for College
This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College. Smart Borrowing for College By Ann Coles Paying for college can be very intimidating,…
Summer is All Fun and Games Right?
School is very stressful so as you’re wrapping up the school year and studying for finals all you can think of is the sweet feeling…
Wherefore art thou, Summer?
The summer break is a wonderful time for college students. It arrives just before you have a total breakdown, and then it's homeward bound to…
Pieces of Wisdom for How to Approach the College Search & Application Process
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. First things first, for whatever college you’re seriously considering: get to know your…
When School is Less than a Week Away
And you don't feel prepared for the new semester. I mean, a week ago I was opening presents and hanging with my sisters-- I can't…
When You Can't Go Back
Getting in a relationship during college can be great. There's the thrill of new love, friendship, chemistry, and fun. When you've found this great relationship…
How to Do Well in College: 6 Tips from a First-Gen
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I vividly remember my third exam in general chemistry; more exactly, I remember…
Excitement in the Unknown
Hi all! Sorry I haven’t written in a while :/ This semester was crazy, I’m sure it was for everyone reading this, too! How are…