Finals finally finished!
Finally, finals are over! After a semester of trials and tribulations, college students across the nation are tested with this final obstacle. We are asked…
Being A First Gen and African American in College
I thought that my problems stopped with only being a first generation student, but this semester It's been a little more difficult for me because…
On the Road to Success
Senior year is halfway done, but are those college applications? Remember that although these essays may take forever to write, know that they are all…
The End Times Are Nigh: Finals and the College Experience
I'm a fourth year senior now, so I like to think that I know what to expect out during finals week. Winter has pretty much…
Finals and my friend Netflix
Once the reading period starts, the atmosphere change is oh so tangible here on campus. First off, I should explain what reading period is. We…
Crunch Time!
It's the last stretch of the semester and finals have filled the library with students. The long nights, essays, and endless hours of studying have…
My “Finals” Home
I have to cheat on my favorite library -the one that has the perfect aroma of coffee, history, and that old book smell when you…
The College Application Wrap Up!
December is in full-effect...and so should the completion of your college applications! This Thurs, Dec. 11th at 4pm EST, you heard from I'm First! College Partners…
Managing Finals Stress
With 6 semesters of college under my belt, I still dread end of the semester exams and projects. This year, I have the most finals…
The First Semester
As cliched as it sounds, it would be an understatement if I said that my first semester of college was not what I expected. Academically,…
#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: What's In A Personal Statement and Essay?
On Thursday, December 4th, we hosted our #FirstGenOfficeHour chat and continued our focus on prepping first-gen students to be college-bound. In this chat, we focused…
Imposter Sydrome
When I got to campus, many students talked about "Imposter Syndrome" and their experience with it throughout their time here. So as someone who had…
Twitter Office Hour: What's In A Personal Statement and Essay?
Thursday, December 4th at 7pm EST Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour. On the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm EST,…
Admissions Officers Tell All: How to Stand Out in College Applications
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With the competition heating up for coveted spots at universities around the country,…
Dos and Don'ts of College Applications
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Straight-Up Advice from College Admission Officers We talked to 14 universities and colleges…
Attention First-Generation College Hopefuls: Tap I'm First! Resources to Aid Your College Search
This article was originally posted by CollegeUp.org, October 22, 2014. Are you a high school student who will be the first in your family to…
“You’re Too Intense”
My advisor worriedly looks at me and says, “Many second years are just beginning to think about a field of study. Have you thought at…
Thanksgiving: Let’s Break for a Meal(s)
I think this semester has been my best one yet! All of my classes (just about) are extremely interesting and have kept my attention consistently…
Thinking about Thanking
As the semester comes to a close, it is very easy to forget how fortunate one may be. I know personally, I have a lot…