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Overcoming Issues of Diversity on Campus
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Ever since I was little, I had dreamed about going to college and experiencing the excitement of being in a new place, with new friends and new opportunities. However,...
Opportunity Knocks: Open House, Fly-in & Visit Second Edition
Click here to view the October Opportunity Knocks Second Special Edition newsletter featuring Open House, Fly-in and Visit opportunities at: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, Explore CSU Visit Day Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, Discover Diversity Franklin...
The Honeymoon Period is Over
Well this isn’t bad at all….I’ll go to my classes, work out at the gym, attend one of my club meetings, grab something to eat with friends, come back to my dorm to finish my latest Netflix addiction, and get a good night’s sleep. This doesn’t feel like college. My...
Internships
Getting an internship cand be daunting. Your college is going to have some form of an internship fair- do not panic. A lot of people say that freshmen and sophomores do not need to worry about going to this fair because, I mean, who wants to hire a freshman or...
College Match Matters for First-Generation Students
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When we were in high school we didn't receive much guidance on the college search, application and choice process. People told us, "Go to college! Make sure you apply!" But,...
Never Be Afraid to Question: Advice from a First-Gen Student
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I had to think a bit before I could actually discuss what my experience as a first-generation college student has been like. If I could just think of one word that would...
College Preparation Began Yesterday! Find Your TRiO Upward Bound Program Now
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Attention middle and high school students: Think about today's job market. Can you name a high-paying job (besides a professional athlete or a job in entertainment) that...
We Are to Transcend What Past Generations Have Done: My Path to the Ivy League
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. It is fascinating to me how it becomes harder to write our autobiography as we age. Maybe it is because by the time you've reached 19, you have already encountered many...
My First Month at Yale: Adjusting to a New Life Takes Time
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Over the course of the past month, so much has happened. Students moved in, classes started, clubs began to meet and a new life has begun. In order to make this reflection...
The Problem with Ranking Universities and their Degree Programs
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With thousands of colleges to choose from, it's no wonder that high school students and their parents turn to college rankings to help guide their college search. It's an...