by I'm First Administrator
This article is published in the 2017 I’m First Guide to College Visiting a college campus is definitely the best way to determine if a school is going to be a good fit for you or not. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t consider schools that you can’t...
by I'm First Administrator
There are tons of scholarships out in the world and beginning to search for them can be a bit overwhelming. Below are a few places you can begin your scholarship search: 1. Colleges and Universities: The schools that you’ve applied to have a large variety of...
by I'm First Administrator
On January 31st, Strive for College had the honor of being a part of #MentorsMatter Twitter chat! Hosted by Better Make Room and ACT Equity, the chat focused on the importance of mentorship for student from first-generation, low-income and at-risk backgrounds. Check...
by Danica Drezner, Boston University , '17
As January comes to an end, I reflect on the resolution I made nearly a month ago. My New Years resolution for 2017 is to be more selfish. It is important to stress that I do not mean selfish within a negative context. To be selfish for me means I am declaring this...
by Ysabel Cueva, Stonehill College , '17
This semester I am co-facilitating a one credit course titled Beyond the Border: Immigration Stories. My co-facilitator and I knew we wanted to teach a one credit course as sophomores, but we were not sure what we wanted our course to be about. I knew I wanted it to...
