From Wisconsin to England: One First-Generation Student's Journey

by Deanie Vallone

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. From a small city in a big country to a big city in a small country, my journey from Wisconsin to England was a dream come true. In 2011 I graduated from Cardinal Stritch...

ANOTHER College Search Tool? This One’s a Bit Different…

by FirstGenerationStudent.com

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. There are more than 4,000 degree-granting post-secondary institutions in the US. Many high school students don’t know where to start. And it’s even more...

How to Start a First-Gen Student Support Group on Campus

by Teresa Heinz Housel

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Support groups can be a powerful way for first-generation students to find community with like-minded people in a safe environment. Educational research on first-generation...

Overcoming Issues of Diversity on Campus

by Analis Ibarra

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Ever since I was little, I had dreamed about going to college and experiencing the excitement of being in a new place, with new friends and new opportunities. However,...

College Match Matters for First-Generation Students

by Mariana Saucedo, Alana Mbanza and Jessica Salazar

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When we were in high school we didn’t receive much guidance on the college search, application and choice process. People told us, “Go to college! Make sure you...