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…
Thank you, Adversity.
Alex Montes (University of Rochester '15) talks about what he's thankful for this year for his I'm First! Scholarship Blog.
Minty Fresh at Michigan State
Have you ever been in a situation where you’re meeting new people, and your cheeks ache from the incessant smiling and talking that you’ve had…
Giving Thanks!
Giving Thanks! Sometimes, due to the stress of classes, exams, and any other extra curricular activities that we are apart of, it is easy to…
Homecoming
Here's my short blog on my adjustment to college. I explain my view on homesickness, who I've stayed in contact with, and my new job…
Homecoming
Yeah And you say Chi City Chi City, Chi City I'm comin' home again Do you think about me now and then? Do you think…
I am Thankful for My “One Person”
Linda Awbrey was a Spanish teacher to the underclassman, the schools activity director to the administration, and the Student Government Advisor to the irritated teachers…
Give Thanks!
It never ceases to amaze me how the Holiday Season brings colder weather as we all become warmer with one another at the same time.…
No money Doesn't Mean No Fun
Although I would love to go to New York or Boston over the Thanksgiving break, it’s not that bad staying with some friends on campus.…