Liberals Art Education?
Hi guys! Before the year ends, I just wanted to share something that I was thinking about the other day. Whenever I was in my…
Hangout Recap: I'm On A College Campus…Now What?
Here’s a recap of the November edition of our Google+ Hangout series. Holiday breaks are coming up and now is a great time to…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Wrapping Up College Apps!
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Twitter Chat: Wrapping Up College Apps!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Dec. 3rd at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and…
The Dream US Scholarship Community
Hi there High school friends, If you're an undocumented first generation student, like me, you might be going through some of the same things I…
'Ain't no mountain high enough'!
The phrase “Holiday Season” always conjures up warm fuzzy feelings and it’s for different reasons in each person. For the young ones, it’s the impending…
The Right Time to Explore. The Right Time for Diversity
HERE we go again. Remember last time how I felt like I had too much on my plate? Well, I have decided that one of…
College Application Process
Hey everyone, So I decided to interview fellow college and first generation college students to find out what they wish they would have known when…
Academics and Life
As a junior in college, I guess the workload does not feel as heavy as it did once before. This does not mean the workload…
Diversity Vignette
For my Planning for Multicultural Learning education course I had to write a vignette about anything related to diversity. I decided to write about a…
No Need To Be Scared!
Applying for college is a really exciting and cool time. You are one step away from starting a new chapter in your life and being…
The Four Types of Fun
I had the distinct privilege of embarking on a life-changing—and I truly mean it when I say “life-changing”—experience with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)…
The Skin That We Speak
For my education Planning for Multicultural Learning class I was assigned to read chapter twelve of The Skin That We Speak by educator Joan Wynne.…
#FirstGenHaiku social media contest!
Are you currently in high school or in college and have an inspiring, uplifting or even funny story related to being a first-generation student? Tell…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: Visiting A College Campus!
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To Become A Product for Tomorrow
"How do you really feel?" When I glance at this question online or hear it asked by my friends at school, I shyly submit to…
Twitter Chat: Visiting A College Campus!
Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour! On Thursday, Nov. 5th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and…
Think Before You Apply
It was at this exact moment during my senior year when I began to hate the college application process. Once you’ve narrowed down the list…
Season of Transition
Living in Boston I am lucky enough to get the full Fall season experience with the changing of colors in the leaves and the crisp…
Don't worry – college sucks for everyone :)
HI FRIENDS!!! It's LJ, again!!! Despite my depressing title - I promise this post will be worth the read, so pull through with me! Here…