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,...