2016 Year of Big Dreams
I’m not normally one to make New Year Resolutions for the same reason I’m not planning out who I want to marry and what can…
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work,…
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work,…
The Responsibility of the Learner
Over the past several months, I have had the privilege of studying abroad here in South Africa at the University of Cape Town learning about…
Third time's the charm!
The third year has begun! So, my Junior year at the College of Charleston has begun. Over the course of this summer, I experienced an…
All Good Things Must Come to an End
This may very well be my last semester here at Emory University and this thought is bittersweet. Although I’m not planning on graduating until next…
Alternative Spring Break – Cuba!
Miami, Cancun, LA, and Puerto Rico are just a couple of the many places most of my friends went to this past spring break. My…
Tailoring Your College Experience
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Before you even get to college, it is important to think about what…
Preparing for College with AP: Why It Matters, and Why It’s Personal
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I'm passionate about every part of the College Board's Access to Opportunity work,…
Following Your Heart
Valentines Day.. Only a few short weeks away and recently I cannot help but to find myself completely and overwhelmingly elated. Before you confuse this…
Thinking about what it means to go abroad
Hi friends. I want to first start by apologizing for not having written in several months… I’ve just returned from India, where the internet connection…
Acing Sophomore Year: Yes, Sequels Can be Better than the Originals!
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Remember last year, when everything -- all the events, activities and fun --…
Reflecting on My Freshman Year at Yale and Plans for Summer
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. It's almost hard to believe that it's summer. It seems like it was…
Finding Strength in First-Generation Status
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I was the first in my family to attend college. My parents never…
Learning Outside the Classroom, Adventures Abroad
Four months ago, I was learning how to cook in Cape Town, South Africa. From June to December last year, I interned and studied abroad…
4 Ways to Jump-Start Your College Search Process
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Spring has sprung … sort of. While many of us are still digging…
Studying Abroad: Too Expensive for Some College Students? Think Again!
Studying abroad is often regarded as one of the most life-changing experiences that a college student can have. Experiencing a new culture firsthand can transform…
Re-Thinking My Commitments & Planning for Summer Internships
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. A lot has happened in the course of the past two months, since…
Studying Abroad
Hello, This is Carlton again. I hope you guys enjoy this brief video with helpful tips for studying abroad!