Opportunity Knocks 2014: Scholarship & Financial Aid
Click here to view the January Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Scholarship & Financial Aid opportunities at: Barnard College, New York, NY, The Arthur O. Eve…
So You Want to Go to College – But Where Do You Begin? Right Here!
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. If you were anything like me, your parents stopped helping you with math…
Beating the Odds Isn’t Easy But Stick With It: Advice from a Latina Engineering Student
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As I sit in on family dinners discussing my current goals and future…
Studying Abroad
Hello, This is Carlton again. I hope you guys enjoy this brief video with helpful tips for studying abroad!
Happy New Year!
Happy 2014 everyone! I hope y’all enjoyed your break as much as I did. I mean, it did mostly consist of food, video games and…
My Second Semester in College
Here I am once again on my flight back to school to begin my second semester in college and continue to represent my family. I…
Learning experience
My first semester of college has been the best time of my life. It has been full of ups and downs. I've learned a lot…
The College Experience
This week marked the start of my fourth semester as a college student – I’m almost halfway done! As I finalize my schedule, order textbooks,…
The Most Affordable Elite Colleges Nationwide + What You Need To Know About Them
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When you think about "elite" colleges and universities—the Harvards, Yales, MITs of the…
29 Elite Colleges You Can Actually Afford
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. For many first-generation and low-income students, dreams of attending an elite college or…
What's All This Talk About STEM? Everything You Need to Know About it as a First-Gen
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What is STEM? A lot of schools are throwing around the term "STEM" as…
I'm First Web Demo
As you know, for students who don’t have a family history of higher education, being among the first in your family to attend and complete…
Pre-Winter Vacation, Winter Vacation, New Year.
As my winter vacation approached I felt very happy. I longed for a break from books and lectures, and for some time to myself . I did not…
The Power of the Proofread
It was not until the first semester of my junior year of college that I realized the huge difference another set of eyes could make…
Senior Year: Graduation Fear
As a senior starting the Spring semester…the last semester of college, a lot of thoughts have gone through my mind. Thoughts such as, “…I actually…
Summer Plans!!
Happy New Year Everyone! Although summer break is probably not anyone's mind yet, it is very important to brainstorm your summer plans early on! It's…
Fear the Lazy Couch Monster
Even though I did not go on any extravagant vacations over Christmas break like some of my glowing Facebook friends did, I had a perfect…
Time to Reflect
The wonderful thing about Winter Break is that you get to catch up with friends, eat home cooked meals, and sleep in without feeling guilty.…
How I Chose Which College to Attend
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Two Top Options Deciding on a college was a difficult choice for me…