by Gina Bolanos, University of Rochester, '18 | September 5, 2017
It’s that time of the year again! School has just begun but this year is different than any other. It’s my last year! It’s a bittersweet moment for me, as I just came back from abroad in Spain and now I feel like a brand new student. My campus has...
by Benjamin Hoertnagl-Pereira, Johns Hopkins University , '18 | August 30, 2017
This past summer, I had the opportunity to work as a software engineering intern in San Francisco. I have been trying to get out and visit the west coast for a while now since I had never been, and wanted to see if all of the Bay Area hype lived up to expectations. My...
by I'm First Administrator | March 22, 2017
Being the first person in your family to go to college is a pretty amazing accomplishment. It’s a new journey. As you prepare to step foot on campus, you’ll experience a whirlwind of emotions. Excitement. Nervousness. Joy. Hesitation. And that’s cool. Those feelings...
by I'm First Administrator | March 22, 2017
This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College By Katie Delaney 1. Look for student discounts. Many shops, restaurants, and businesses around college campuses offer discounts to students, so carry your student ID with you at all times. When you need...
by I'm First Administrator | March 22, 2017
This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to taking tests. Chances are, you’ve already taken the SAT, PSAT, ACT, PLAN, and SAT IIs, or some combination thereof. But while most students are...
by I'm First Administrator | March 22, 2017
This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College Plan for the Long Haul When packing for college, it’s important to remember that you are not packing for just a few days or weeks. If your college is far from home, you’re likely packing for months. If...
