by Khalil Johnson, Pitzer College, '17
I thought that my problems stopped with only being a first generation student, but this semester It’s been a little more difficult for me because of other factors. I often forget that I’m black. I don’t do it on purpose; it’s just a product of the environment I...
by I'm First Administrator
On Aug. 26th at 4pm EST, we hosted a Google+ Hangout where we will got real and talked about some of the situations and issues that come up for first-generation students as they journey through college, as well as ways to deal with them. From being called a sell-out...
by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
There are a lot of things that the pretty college brochures that will/have attacked your mailbox don’t show. Sometimes they forget to mention how outrageously pricey the school’s dining plans really are, and other times they forget to tell you that you...
by Alexis Montes, University of Rochester, '15
I think everyone comes into college with a clear image in their head of what that next four years will look like. I know I did. It’s not always spot on unfortunately, and sometimes…that’s for the best. I came to college expecting a rambunctious environment full of...
by Khadijah Williams, Harvard University , '15
Hey everyone! So this summer I spent seven weeks in South Africa! I have never been abroad before, except for a short three-day trip that I’m not sure counts, so I was really excited! What did I do? First I spent one month in a city homestay in Umlazi. I had a mama,...
