Yes, You CAN Study Abroad as a First-Generation Student!
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Study abroad is on the rise in the U.S. and around the world.…
How Embracing Being a First-Generation College Student Led Me to My Dream Career
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I am first-generation college graduate whose family immigrated to this country with hopes…
Senior Year: So much to be thankful for
Thinking back, I’ve a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Being a senior, and this probably being the last Thanksgiving I’ll get to spend…
5 more days
5 more days until I am home for Thanksgiving break. Luckily, my school gets a full week off for the holiday and I cannot wait…
What are you thankful for?
Hey guys! It’s me again! Since thanksgiving is approaching I want to share with you some of the things for which I am thankful. To…
A Moment of Thanks
There are so many things that I am thankful for. In many ways, I considered myself to be privileged, well, blessed. When I think about…
College Office Hours are for Creating Relationships – Not Small Talk
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. After being on campus for a little while—in fact, almost three months now—one…
Be Grateful for Your Teachers and Mentors
I suppose my luck really begins with having my mom as a mother. Early on, she imparted to me and my siblings what was truly…
Thank you all!!!
I think it is safe to say that these past 4 months have been the most hectic months of my life. I have had more…
So Many Reasons to Be Grateful!
Wow. Just wow! When I look back on my experiences both in and out of college there are so many things to be thankful for!…
The Struggle is Real Y’all!
Hi Everyone, I apologize for not blogging sooner but as my title implies, the college struggle is real! In October I was definitely riding the…
Mentorship Programs
Hey! Here is what I have to say about mentorship programs and what you can do to start one.
Forget the Bootstraps: The Importance of Support & Asking Questions
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I had no idea where to apply to college. Where the heck would…
Take a moment and say thanks…like NOW
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday, for many reasons of course. For one you get to be with your family. You all take a break…
Hugging Isn't for Us
Hugging isn’t for us. There’s simply no need for it. As with most other twins, my brother and I are inseparable. I’ve never gone a…
Meet the new I'm First Bloggers
We've selected 8 awesome first-year college students who beat the odds to become the first in their family to attend college as winners of the…
From a Bad Chicago Neighborhood to the University of Illinois: How I Got Into My Dream School
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Every day at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign I strive for excellence.…
Fearing the Need
As I was getting ready for college, I was pretty nervous about leaving my little sisters. Not my parents. (I really needed to be independent…
How I Chose My College Major – When I Didn't Have A Clue
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The Fairy Tale Fades Once upon a time, in a land far away,…
How Every First-Gen Should be Using Social Media
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Almost everyone is a member of at least one social network, but how…