My Journey to College: Overcoming Impoverished Thinking

by Kristy Windedahl

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Making the decision to go to college can be life-changing, and my decision to go to college was based mostly on the fact that my life had changed, quite dramatically. I...

Campus Involvement is Good for Your Studies and Your Career

by John Newbold

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Research among first-generation students has shown that they are more likely to be older, more likely to be caring for a family and/or dependents, more likely to be working...

Some Community College Grads Out-Earn Bachelor's Degree-Holders

by Jon Marcus

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Dave Supa racked up student loan debt to earn a four-year degree in geography from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, but all that got him was a gig as an events...

Summer Ready: Get Reading with These Top Books for Summer 2013

by FirstGenerationStudent.com

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Need some suggestions for what you should be reading this summer? Whether you’re in high school or college, we have a lot of great books to keep your brain sharp...

Thriving Amidst Difficulty: How to Become Academically Resilient

by Jaimie Krause

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Thinking back, I can pinpoint the moment I realized math and I didn’t get along. I was in kindergarten and became frustrated with a counting task. It was at this...

Mark Kantrowitz's Financial Aid Tips for First-Generation Students

by Mark Kantrowitz

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Students who are first in their families to enroll in college often lack advice about planning and paying for college. Other students can rely on the experience and insights...