What Kinds of College Degrees Are Out There?
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With college costs skyrocketing, making sure you have the right degree targeted isn't…
Mastering the College Visit
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. There's no substitute for seeing things with your own eyes—and that goes double-vision…
Majorly Undecided: Thinking About College Majors
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Asking an 18-year-old to pin down a preferred career choice is not easy.…
How to Find the Right College for You
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With over 4,000 colleges in the U.S., the prospect of whittling that number…
You've Been Accepted or Wait-Listed: Now What?
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Accept or Decline Admission? Picking the Right College If you've been admitted to…
Tips for Perfecting the Job Interview
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. College graduates preparing for the job hunt would do well to look at…
Should You Go To Grad School?
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Why Go to Graduate School? If the money part of the equation can…
Exploring Careers After College Graduation
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Given a choice, recent college graduates would prefer to land a job in…
Pay Off Student Loans the Smart Way
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As college tuitions are rising, student loan debt is climbing right along with…
Building Your Resume
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Are you ready to take your first step to landing your dream job,…
After College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What to Expect After Graduation OK, you've got your diploma, and your college…
Pay for College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What Does College Cost? Does it seem like college may be too expensive…
Find a College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What Kinds of Colleges Are Out There? Colleges are like flavors of ice…
Succeed in College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Welcome to Campus! Prepare Yourself for the Unexpected... As a first-generation college student,…
Plan for College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. High School Checklists to Stay on Track Believe it or not, you're probably…
Apply to College
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The Basics of Applying to College Applying to college is a process that…
Don't be surprised by surprises
Sometime earlier this semester, I heard the quote “Everybody needs surprises in their lives. We just happen to call the ones we don’t like ‘problems.’”…
First Semester: Remembered
As a high school senior two years ago I had no idea what people meant when they said, "Your college years will fly by." In…
Giving Thanks
Dear Mr. Stricker, As I look back on this holiday season my heart is overwhelmed with thanks. So I decided to say thank you in…
