Embrace the Challenge
I touch down on Campus, the first to ever do that in my family, and the first thing I feel is gut wrenching fear that…
New Resources Encourage First-Generation Students
We're excited to be featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education! This article was originally published in the October 24. 2013 edition of the Chronicle…
Homesickness is Like a Sine Wave: The Ups and Downs of Missing Siblings, Friends & Parents
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As first-generation students, it is often difficult for us--and potentially even more so…
Decide What's Best for You
Although high school did get tough at times, overall I had a pretty good high school career. I never failed a class, I did not…
My Message to First-Gens: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Achieve Greatness!
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I remember waking up and putting on my suit. While I took the…
#AskAdmissions First Generation Panel
On October 22nd, I'm First held an #AskAdmissions Google+ Hangout, featuring our College Partners and our I'm First Bloggers! I’m First College Partners, University of…
Be the Reason
Passion. I remember looking online for advice about college admission essays and seeing the word “passion". All the articles I read warned me not to…
Homecoming
3 months into my collegiate experience, I am having an excellent time. I have made new friends, become involved in various organizations and have even…
Drive It Before You Buy It
As I sit here thinking about how to start this particular blog, my lips are slowly curving to form a smile. I’m reminiscing on all…
Overcoming Fear!
Thinking about college can be scary, stressful, and even disappointing. There are so many choices to be made and so much paperwork to get done; it gets crazy. As a…
Best Times Of My Life
College has been one of the best times of my life. It’s been full of fun times, late nights, and getting lost around campus. It…
You & I can change it all
There are a lot of things that the pretty college brochures that will/have attacked your mailbox don't show. Sometimes they forget to mention how outrageously…
Soliciting a Recommendation
The letter of recommendation is used to have more references linked to the experience and attributes of an applicant. A good recommendation letter consists of…
My Personal Battle for A College Education
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I still recall being a freshman college student in the balcony section of…
How to Choose a Recommender
Hey I'm First Bloggers! Here's a short video blurb about who I chose to write my letter of recommendation and why. I also provide some…
relax, breathe, SHOP
Looking for a college is no small task. There is so much to look for and consider. I mean I thought I knew what I…
Sometimes it is Scary
Sometimes I sit in the library and I cannot help but question if I'm doing the right thing by being in college. You know, I've…
Transitioning from College to the Workforce as a First-Gen: An Interview with Dr. Matt Lynch
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Is it a myth that earning a college degree will allow first-generation students…
From Wisconsin to England: One First-Generation Student's Journey
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. From a small city in a big country to a big city in…
ANOTHER College Search Tool? This One’s a Bit Different…
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. There are more than 4,000 degree-granting post-secondary institutions in the US. Many high…