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...

Never Be Afraid to Question: Advice from a First-Gen Student

by Alicia Dominguez

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I had to think a bit before I could actually discuss what my experience as a first-generation college student has been like. If I could just think of one word that would...

My First Month at Yale: Adjusting to a New Life Takes Time

by Leobardo Espinoza

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Over the course of the past month, so much has happened. Students moved in, classes started, clubs began to meet and a new life has begun. In order to make this reflection...

The Problem with Ranking Universities and their Degree Programs

by FirstGenerationStudent.com

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With thousands of colleges to choose from, it’s no wonder that high school students and their parents turn to college rankings to help guide their college search....