College and Finances

by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College

When I applied to college, I prioritized my family’s financial situation as a marker for where I should or should not go. Despite the well intended warnings, such as, “Do not let money be a factor,” from the affable regional representatives, my...

FINALS!!!

by Brenda Angulo, Trinity Washington University , '17

SEMESTER IS OVER! Hi guys! How are you doing? I hope everything is well and that you are ready to spend time with family and friends these remaining holidays! I hope you guys are able to take some time to reflect upon your accomplishments and your future goals for...

Where Hope Stems

by Luis Espino, Pitzer College, '17

I recently did a thirty-minute presentation for a service class at my high school on the topic of immigration. I’ve always appreciated the help and support I’ve received from my parents, my family, and the mentors I’ve had in my life, but never to...

Placement Tests: The Gateway to First-Year Courses

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College As a high school student, you’re probably no stranger to taking tests. Chances are, you’ve already taken the SAT, PSAT, ACT, PLAN, and SAT IIs, or some combination thereof. But while most students are...

From First Gen Student to First Gen Grad Student

by Melissa Cotignola

  In their article, “From First Gen Student to First Gen Grad Student,”  Alicia Peaker and Katie Shives discuss their experience in going from first generation college students to first generation graduate students, (or “FGGS”).  While many of the challenges are...