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....

Study Skills: How to Use a Class Syllabus as a Resource

by Amy Baldwin

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. “When is the final exam?” and “What are we discussing in class next week?” seem like simple, reasonable questions to ask your professor, right? Well,...

How I Got Through College When the Odds Were Stacked Against Me

by Kriston Burroughs

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The older I become, the more I reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed upon me. I always have to tell myself that all of these blessings didn’t come about by...

First-Generation Students: Channel Your Inner Superhero

by Darrel Renier

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My three-year-old son recently fell in love with the world of superheroes, particularly Spiderman. Many of us know the story; for those of you who don’t: boy gets...

Pursuing a College Degree to Improve My Community

by Cipriano Vargas

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As a first-generation college student coming from a family of farmworkers, my journey has not been easy; but, it’s definitely one that has been worthwhile. I am...