by I'm First Administrator | June 27, 2014
The road to and through college for first-generation students can surely be a bumpy one. Colleges and universities, counselors, teachers and mentors have made it their priority to assist these students through the obstacles they will face through the process....
by Krista D'Amelio | May 27, 2014
Click here to view the May Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring First Year Experience & Transition opportunities at: Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, Transitional Year Program (TYP) Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, Bridge Program Davidson College,...
by Krista D'Amelio | March 25, 2014
Click here to view the March Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Pre-College Prep & Outreach opportunities at: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Let’s Get Ready! Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, National College Advising Corps –...
by Melissa Cotignola | March 25, 2014
In Ashley Hurtado’s piece in State Hornet, Sacramento State University’s newspaper, she describes an exciting initiative at her school. Sacramento State, one of our college partners, launched the faculty student mentorship program in 1987. Open to all...
by Melissa Cotignola | March 18, 2014
In previous blog posts, we’ve talked about how the transition to college can be difficult for first generation students. There are plenty of obstacles – financial, logistical and otherwise. But, in his article, Geri Coleman Tucker explores some of the exciting ways...
by Melissa Cotignola | March 10, 2014
Studying abroad is often regarded as one of the most life-changing experiences that a college student can have. Experiencing a new culture firsthand can transform a student’s worldview, and help him or her gain a deeper understanding of American culture as well. The...
