by Tiffany Zhu, Washington University in St. Louis, 2026
The three week long luxury of sleeping in comes to an end in mid-January as we return back to school from a well-deserved break. In high school, I remember classes being continuous from fall into spring semester, and winter break was a balance between spending time...
by Aurora Sanchez, The Catholic University of America, 2027
Hola! I am beyond excited to write my first post! (It’s ironic, isn’t it, since this is the “I’m First blog”). But, on a more serious note, let me introduce myself. My name is Aurora Sanchez, a sophomore at the Catholic University of America in...
by Tiffany Zhu, Washington University in St. Louis, 2026
This summer, I did something a little different. No, I didn’t backpack across Asia or learn to bake the perfect chocolate souffle (although both are on my bucket list). Instead, I took a small break from research and dove headfirst into the nonprofit world through my...
by Tiffany Zhu, Washington University in St. Louis, 2026
It’s summertime and no school! But wait…now you have a full-time job. The hardest part of transitioning from college to a summer job is the abruptness of sitting in classes and being on your own schedule to working at a full-time summer job from 9am-5pm. Lecture...
by Hailey Hibbs, St. Edwards University, 2024
As incoming students prepare to embark on their college journey, the question of academic preparedness can be quite scary to think about for all students. Will you be ready for the challenges ahead? Drawing from personal experience, here are some insights and advice...
by Hailey Hibbs, St. Edwards University, 2024
My time writing for the “I’m First!” blog has come to an end, but I am filled with gratitude for the past two years of writing for this incredible platform. It has been an honor to serve as a voice for first-generation students and represent St....
