Scheduling Around Your Syllabi

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. It’s that time of the year when college students are dreading going back to the routine of waking up early to attend class. For first-year college students, this can...

The Five F’s of College

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Your first year in college can give rise to a variety of emotions. There is excitement for a new experience and much anticipation of what is ahead. You may also feel some...

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This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Members of the media may contact us at media@imfirst.org or call (301) 363-4222. Media Kit Project Summary Frequently Asked Questions Interview Requests Meet our Student...

4 Advantages of Being a First Generation College Student

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My professor, in a bit of shock, sat across from me as coffee-slurping young adults shuffled by. “I would have never guessed you were a first generation college student,” he...

How to Improve Writing Skills Over Summer Break

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Summer comes as a welcome relief to college students; the memories of the stressful nights plugging away at papers melt away in the sun. However, if you’d like those writing...

The Importance of Reflection

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Confucius, the well-known Chinese philosopher, once said, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is the noblest; second, by imitation,...