by Alexa Yanar | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about the narrative of “resilience” that is spoken of as the prized possession that happens when first-gen/low income students are put through elite institutions. I went to a dinner the other day that my university was hosting, and it invited FLI students,...
by Jorge Álvarez | Jan 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
My first semester was fun in some ways and not fun in others. Although the enjoyment and awe of Orientation had finally run out, I spent tons of my time outside of class chatting and meeting new people. In order to save my meal blocks and my DinExtra (Dinex), I...
by Jorge Álvarez | Jan 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
At CMU, the semester ends on a Friday. That day Activities Board, the only student-led campus organization that holds campus wide events hosts the semesterly extravaganza called End of the Semester. The campus basketball gym, Wiegand Gym, becomes a hub for fun! And...
by Gianella Marciniak | Dec 31, 2018 | FirstGenerationStudent.com Blogs, I'm First Guide to College, Student Blogs, Uncategorized
Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays! – but, what exactly makes up a “home”? Is it the place where your family is? The place you feel most comfortable or safest? Is it the place where you share a lot of laughs? Everyone has a different definition...
by Yessica Flores | Dec 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk about final exams. This word that can generate fear, nervousness, stress, and anxiety. I have experienced all of these feelings before during finals week. Having just completed another set of finals, I would like to share some tips that have helped me get...
by Andrea Haerther | Dec 3, 2018 | FirstGenerationStudent.com Blogs, Student Blogs, Uncategorized
As the semester comes to a close, I wanted to take some time to discuss some of the things I’ve had going on. It has been a difficult year as I’ve had some health issues that have permitted me from putting my all into my schoolwork. I’ve spent the...
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