It’s pretty probable that nearly everyone remembers where they were at and what they were doing when they were accepted into college. Some were hanging out with friends. Others may have been lounging at home. I was at work in a small hometown restaurant, prepping food. I was accepted to the great and grand University [...]
My school likes to kick us out as soon as finals are over. Finals consisted of looking at slides while throwing clothes into a box and frantically looking up storage hours. Here is a hint to all of you: Do not put all your books in one box. Because who is going to be carrying [...]
Another year is done! This fall, I’ll be coming back to Rochester as a junior…wow. The past two years have been some of the most challenging I’ve ever faced. I think the biggest issue was coming to terms with being a grown-up. As children we always say to ourselves, “Adults get to have so much [...]
Stephanie worked at Arby’s for ten and a half months before she was fired for using her cell phone on the clock. I refused to get fired, mainly because I needed all the money I could make for college. However, admission decisions had just been released online and I had to use my phone at [...]
Click here to view the May Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring First Year Experience opportunities at: Bentley University, Waltham, MA, Summer Transition Education Program (STEP) Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, New Initiative for College Access Davidson College, Davidson, NC, Students Together Reaching for Individual Development & Education (STRIDE) Framingham State University, Framingham, MA, Relevant Advice & [...]
It never fails. In the beginning of the semester, I am focused, determined, and productive. I study every night and make sure I attend every class. For the first 8 weeks I am the ideal college student. Then something changes after spring break. I get a little lazier, I skip a few classes, procrastinate more, [...]
A general statistics for scholarships is that you normally only receive one out every thirteen scholarships you apply for. This could sound a bit depressing, however, there are thousands of scholarships out there! Please take the time to be aware of the following: 1. Please do not, I repeat DO NOT consider not applying to [...]
Last week, Lionel Anderson’s post “Advice for Smart Students on Succeeding in College” on the New York Times The Choice blog offered some important insight for all successful college students to heed. “Seek mentors who will help you achieve your postgraduate goals.” “Find someone who will work with you meaningfully in your professional development.” “Align yourself [...]
On April 22, we held a Google+ Hangout discussing our new web app for first-gen students and their supporters, the I’m First Dashboard! Chelsea Jones, Student Support Associate, along with Tiare Dunlap, Student Programs Assistant, gave an introduction and overview of the I’m First Dashboard. In the I’m First Dashboard, aspiring first-generation college students (and their supporters) can: [...]
Check out our presentation to learn how to use the new I’m First web app and join our community of support for first-generation college students. High school students can build a profile, keep track of deadlines and achievements, connect with colleges that care about first-gen college students, and find answers to your questions about preparing and planning [...]
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