There is something special about being the FIRST…

…especially being the first in your family to attend and graduate from college. I’m First!, an initiative of UStrive, is an online community celebrating first-generation college students.

Check out video stories from first-gen students, read student blogs and discover colleges that have special programs to support their first-gen students. We feature YouTube video testimonials from first-gen students and graduates from across the country. Watch some below or share your own story.

Home Away From Home

Hola!  I hope you are enjoying your summer and also resting from all the hard work you put into the semester. Today I'll be writing about the...

Life After the Cap and Gown: My First Month Post-Grad

No one talks enough about how weird June feels after graduation. You spend four years sprinting toward the finish line, convinced that once you...

College Budgeting for First-Years: Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Before starting college, I mainly worked jobs to save money for tuition and books since I knew that college itself would be a financial burden on my...

Life After College: Grad School? Career? Gap Year?

At the beginning of the summer, I was ready. I had a whole plan mapped out.  My Original Plan Build my school list. Start prepping for the...

I’m an Alum! Reflections after Graduation

I graduated this month. Honestly, I keep saying it and still don’t fully believe it. I’m officially a college graduate! I had a double major and...

Catherine, #firstgen student at @WUSTL, has some tips on getting letters of recommendations for college admissions, scholarships, etc.!: imfirst.org/tips-for-lette… pic.twitter.com/ctD4oHOYxy