This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Ever notice how the word procrastination looks like a good thing? It starts with “pro,” and if you are a pro, then you are good at whatever it is that...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As the first person in my family to attend college, I was fully aware that I was blazing a new trail. My mom was a constant source of support through my time in college, but...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Being a first-generation college student can be very challenging as we have to overcome many financial restrictions. Let’s face it: if you are a first-generation...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Imagine this scenario: You get a mysterious, frantic email from a friend that says she is traveling in London and has lost her purse, which contained all her identification...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. If someone had told me three years ago that one day I would attend the college of my dreams with a full-need financial aid package, I would have been deeply confused. You...
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