How to Figure Out Study Abroad as a First-Gen College Student

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As a child, I pored over world maps and dreamed about countries I hoped to someday visit. I always planned to study abroad in college and was delighted when I was accepted...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Summer Internship

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. So you’ve landed a summer internship … Congratulations! The benefits of internships are multiple. It has been shown internships held during college lead to...

The First-Generation College Student's Guide to Student Loans

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Over the past few years, much has been written and discussed in the media concerning student loans. The following is written to help guide you through the complicated world...

How to Turn Your Work-Study Job Into a Resume-Builder

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My Introduction to the Work-Study Program In late 1988, I visited Oberlin College as a prospective student and quickly knew that the institution would be an excellent fit...

5 Things Every College Freshman Should Know

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The looming summer months can seem like one big “happy time” for you as a high school student or recent graduate: no school, no books, no cares, no worries! Yet,...

Give Your Goals a Makeover

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What does it take to accomplish your goals? Does it take superhuman strength? Or maybe X-ray vision? If you have difficulty reaching a goal, there is no need to don a...