by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. So what else can you expect as you start your college journey? Culture Shock Many first-generation college students are initially shocked by the social and economic...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Going to college is a life-changing experience for most students. But for first-generation college students, the transition can be even more difficult. Unlike many other...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What type of college works best for you? That’s one of the critical questions you should ask yourself as you begin your hunt for the college of your dreams. Where to...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With college costs skyrocketing, making sure you have the right degree targeted isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. That’s why it’s critical to know...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. There’s no substitute for seeing things with your own eyes—and that goes double-vision for the college campus visit. To absorb life on a potential campus, you must see...
by Matt Rubinoff | December 29, 2012
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Asking an 18-year-old to pin down a preferred career choice is not easy. Sure, some teenagers know they want to go into business, law or medicine, and can easily choose a...