You Will Have Difficult Semesters. How to Deal with Them it's Important

I must be honest with all of you. It has not been the easiest semester thus far, yet if you look in retrospect, such hurdles want me to build my own character and wisdom. Since the semester started, it has been quite difficult to adjust to everything, all the changes...

Giving Thanks

As I look back on my academic career thus far, I can only say that I have made it this far because I have had amazing people in my corner. Achieving one’s dreams is hard and if you do not have the right support, you can lose motivation instantly.  This post is...

Week 2: YouTube Live Chats with College Partners

This week, I’m First! and Strive for College hosted its second chat in a month long series of YouTube Live Chats with College Partners. In these chats, colleges and universities discuss information about their schools, talk about the great programs available for...

Deep Thoughts over Turkey

For the first time since I’ve left for college, I’ll be going home for Thanksgiving this year. The past two years I was working sporting events on campus before and after Thanksgiving to get money so I wouldn’t need to ask my dad for any money. This year there isn’t...

Join our weekly YouTube Live Chats with College Partners!

Want to chat with colleges but aren’t sure how? Join our weekly YouTube Live chats with College Partners! Every Wednesday from Nov. 2nd through Dec. 21st, we’ll be providing live chats with 30+ colleges and universities from across the country....