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...
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...
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...
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...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I’m proud to say that I was the first in my family to graduate from college. Being a first-generation college student from the West Side of Chicago, Ill. was tough;...
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...
