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…
What I'm Thankful For
Hey everyone. Check out my blog as I discuss what I'm thankful for. I also share information on staying positive and persevering. Enjoy!
A Tribute to the First-Generation College Student Identity
Over the course of these past three years, I have realized that what I am most thankful for is being a first-generation college student. Being…
Who To Properly Thank During the Thanksgiving (and College) Season
It’s very easy to take credit for all of your accolades. Got an A on the hardest exam in all of academic history? You earned…
HOME FREEE…..almost
Having reflecting on this past academic year—on its late nights, existential crises, and applications—one factor found itself atop the list of stress; the insistent, unyielding…
Where School Turns Education
Spoken word poet, Denice Frohman, once said in a performance "The first time I read a book by a Latina author was in college. The…
Explore Free College Counseling with InstaEDU
On Nov. 14th at 5pm EST, we hosted a special edition of our Hangouts, focusing on the awesomeness of our new partner, Chegg, and their…
Giving Thanks
Do you have people in your life that you just want to give thanks too? Well, I do have people that I am thankful for…