My Relationship with My Wallet
Okay, so I know I posted that my New Year's resolution was to stop ordering out so much. It failed. I...I couldn't do it. I…
What’s not to love about college?
As a first generation college student I was worried when I first came to BU because, having no one to fall back on, I did…
Slow On Down
So this week has been pretty crazy and stressful for me. Research projects, classes, graduate school applications, and life in general has been building up…
Gettin' Money
I’ve told this story so often that it has catchphrases and clichés…but it’s still a good story & it never stopped being true. My undergrad…
Money? Money. Money!
These days, college seems to cost three arms and a couple legs! Some things you can find a way to cut back on or avoid…
“Money Money Money Money”
One thing we all worried about Senior Year was how in the heck we were going to afford these colleges we wanted. Those of us…
Keep that money in your pocket!
Every year your financial aid changes. It is suppose to gradually increase because college expect more out of you. This will be the biggest challenge…
I <3 College
Three semesters at the University of Georgia has shown me that college is synonymous for endless possibility; it presents an atmosphere that breathes innovation, matchlessness,…
First-Gen Focus
On January 30, we partnered with Zinch.com to offer a special webinar, "First Generation Focus," for college admissions officers. A special thanks to College Partner Franklin…
Being the First
On January 29, we partnered with Zinch.com to offer a webinar , "Being the First," for aspiring first-generation college students and their supporters. Here are…
Opportunity Knocks: Pre-College Summer Experiences
Click here to view the February Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Pre-College Summer Experiences at: Belmont University, Nashville, TN, Belmont Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Central Connecticut State University, New…
Happy (Late) New Year!
As we enter into 2013 (albeit a bit late), I have to take a minute to remember the highs-and-lows of 2012. 2012 was certainly extremely…
Things DO get better!
As you may or may not remember, I started off my first semester of my sophomore year in a rocky place. I felt extremely angsty…
What the FAFSA?!: Paying for College
On January 31, 2013, we held our very 1st Google+ Hangout! (See how being the first is awesome?) Despite some technical difficulties during the Hangout,…
No Sweets for Two Weeks!
Lucky for me and my waistline, my aunt is a fitness instructor at our church. She recently assigned a new fast of no sweets for…
Deadlines Quickly Approaching
Hey guys! So as many of you are filling out your FAFSA and college applications, you are probably thinking that its been 4 years, how…
We won the College Knowledge Challenge!
We are thrilled to share that I'm First is one of 21 winners of the College Knowledge Challenge! The College Knowledge Challenge is a competitive…
Go ahead- Jump!
You can jump without thinking: It’s okay. Trust me! As a student myself, I know the demands to be the best thinker I am. We…
Opportunity Knocks: Scholarships and Financial Aid
Click here to view the January Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Scholarship and Financial Aid opportunities at: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, Diversity Scholarships Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, The William E.…