Your Network is Your Net Worth: Using Your Network to Succeed in College

by Joshua Rodriguez

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When I was growing up, my parents would often tell me that I needed to go to college to have an opportunity at a better life. That made sense to me. My parents didn’t...

Tailoring Your College Experience

by Leobardo Espinoza

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Before you even get to college, it is important to think about what kind of experience you’d like to have. As a college student, you will have the opportunity to...

Handling the Pressure of Others' Expectations

by Shantae Edwards

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Pressure. A single word with a powerful meaning. As a first-generation college student, pressure was a big part of my life. In ninth grade, I felt completely alone. I looked...

How to Turn Professors' Feedback into a Plan for Success

by Shawn Patrick

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Working in a writing center, I often help students try to understand their professor’s feedback on their essays. The prospect of not being able to figure out what...

Admissions Officers Tell All: How to Stand Out in College Applications

by FirstGenerationStudent.com

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With the competition heating up for coveted spots at universities around the country, many students worry about their odds of being accepted by their dream schools. One of...