This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My name is Dr. Eric Lara, and you just watched the beginning of my story. This wake-up call happened in 1998, and was my initial introduction to college. Persistence in...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. One thing that my college career thus far has taught me is that the ability to continually cultivate inspiration is a key to keeping yourself driven, focused and resilient....
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The Beginning Throughout my life sports always came before anything else, including school. My dad was always there, taking me to practices and games and staying for the...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I was the first in my family to attend college. My parents never had the opportunity, but made sure that I did. They couldn’t support me financially, but my mother in...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Take it from someone who knows: adapting to college life can be a real challenge! Not only does studying go from a 30-minute task to a three-hour feat, but sleep can become...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I never expected a student like me to struggle in college. I graduated in the top five percent of my class, had been awarded a Questbridge Scholarship to attend the...
