Grit and Innovative Thinking: Qualities First-Gens Already Have That Help Them Succeed
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. One of my favorite movies is "I Heart Huckabees." In this movie, one…
Join the I'm First Hangout on Dec. 18th!
December is in full-effect...and so should the completion of college applications! Be sure to join us on Dec. 18th at 7pm ET for the I'm…
How to NOT Handle Finals Week: Lessons from a First-Gen
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. With finals, papers and a litany of other assignments due just around the…
How I Was Shaped By the Challenges of Being a First-Generation Student
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Considering what it means to be a first-generation college student transports me instantly…
What Size College Is "Right" For You
This article is published in the 2014 I'm First Guide to College. What Size College Is "Right" For You By Karen Gross How can you…
My Adventures as a First-Generation College Student
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I remember it like it was yesterday: my father had an open-heart surgery…
A Time for Giving Thanks
Hey everyone! It’s that time of year again…Thanksgiving! The one holiday where we all stop and take time to look at everything and everyone we…
Yes, You CAN Study Abroad as a First-Generation Student!
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Study abroad is on the rise in the U.S. and around the world.…
How Embracing Being a First-Generation College Student Led Me to My Dream Career
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I am first-generation college graduate whose family immigrated to this country with hopes…
Senior Year: So much to be thankful for
Thinking back, I’ve a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Being a senior, and this probably being the last Thanksgiving I’ll get to spend…
5 more days
5 more days until I am home for Thanksgiving break. Luckily, my school gets a full week off for the holiday and I cannot wait…
What are you thankful for?
Hey guys! It’s me again! Since thanksgiving is approaching I want to share with you some of the things for which I am thankful. To…
A Moment of Thanks
There are so many things that I am thankful for. In many ways, I considered myself to be privileged, well, blessed. When I think about…
College Office Hours are for Creating Relationships – Not Small Talk
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. After being on campus for a little while—in fact, almost three months now—one…
Be Grateful for Your Teachers and Mentors
I suppose my luck really begins with having my mom as a mother. Early on, she imparted to me and my siblings what was truly…
Thank you all!!!
I think it is safe to say that these past 4 months have been the most hectic months of my life. I have had more…
So Many Reasons to Be Grateful!
Wow. Just wow! When I look back on my experiences both in and out of college there are so many things to be thankful for!…
The Struggle is Real Y’all!
Hi Everyone, I apologize for not blogging sooner but as my title implies, the college struggle is real! In October I was definitely riding the…
Mentorship Programs
Hey! Here is what I have to say about mentorship programs and what you can do to start one.
Forget the Bootstraps: The Importance of Support & Asking Questions
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I had no idea where to apply to college. Where the heck would…