by Michael Faikes, College of Charleston, '17
I think it is safe to say that these past 4 months have been the most hectic months of my life. I have had more fun than I ever have; I have been more stressed than I ever have. But here I am, almost done with my first semester of college! In the spirit of giving...
by I'm First Administrator
We’ve selected 8 awesome first-year college students who beat the odds to become the first in their family to attend college as winners of the 2013 I’m First Scholarship. Scholarship winners receive a $2,000 four-year, renewable award and blog here to...
by Michael Faikes, College of Charleston, '17
3 months into my collegiate experience, I am having an excellent time. I have made new friends, become involved in various organizations and have even started to play guitar! The freedom that college has afforded me is such a great thing, and one that any high...
by Michael Faikes, College of Charleston, '17
As I left my hometown of Irmo, South Carolina, I knew that I was prepared for college. I had spent my entire month of July preparing for college in a transition program, SPECTRA, hosted by the College of Charleston, and had only been home for a week before I had to go...
