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...

What Every Commuter College Student Should Know and Do

by John Newbold

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Since well over 75 percent of all college students travel more than five miles to and from classes each day, it is very likely you fall into the category of “commuter...

5 Things Every College Freshman Needs to Have on Hand

by Lauren Kaplan

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The fall semester is here and new students are coming to campus, all blurry-eyed and bushy-tailed for their first semester of college. What an exciting time in one’s...

Embracing the Challenges That Come With Being a First-Gen Student

by Donya Nasser

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. We all grow up with ambitions and desires that fill us with joy. We want to become somebody, do something and go somewhere. Do you remember when you dreamed you would become...