Soliciting a Recommendation
The letter of recommendation is used to have more references linked to the experience and attributes of an applicant. A good recommendation letter consists of…
My Personal Battle for A College Education
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I still recall being a freshman college student in the balcony section of…
How to Choose a Recommender
Hey I'm First Bloggers! Here's a short video blurb about who I chose to write my letter of recommendation and why. I also provide some…
relax, breathe, SHOP
Looking for a college is no small task. There is so much to look for and consider. I mean I thought I knew what I…
Sometimes it is Scary
Sometimes I sit in the library and I cannot help but question if I'm doing the right thing by being in college. You know, I've…
Transitioning from College to the Workforce as a First-Gen: An Interview with Dr. Matt Lynch
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Is it a myth that earning a college degree will allow first-generation students…
From Wisconsin to England: One First-Generation Student's Journey
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. From a small city in a big country to a big city in…
ANOTHER College Search Tool? This One’s a Bit Different…
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. There are more than 4,000 degree-granting post-secondary institutions in the US. Many high…
Tune in to I'm First's Live Video on Oct.10th!
Univision and CollegeWeekLive have teamed up for the second Univision Virtual College Fair, coming up on October 10, 2013 from 12 – 10 p.m. EDT.…
How to Start a First-Gen Student Support Group on Campus
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Support groups can be a powerful way for first-generation students to find community…
A Teen Mother's Story: The Road to a College Degree is Hard but Worth It
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My advice to any college student is to work hard, and this is…
Overcoming Issues of Diversity on Campus
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Ever since I was little, I had dreamed about going to college and…
Opportunity Knocks: Open House, Fly-in & Visit Second Edition
Click here to view the October Opportunity Knocks Second Special Edition newsletter featuring Open House, Fly-in and Visit opportunities at: Colorado State University, Fort Collins,…
The Honeymoon Period is Over
Well this isn’t bad at all….I’ll go to my classes, work out at the gym, attend one of my club meetings, grab something to eat…
Internships
Getting an internship cand be daunting. Your college is going to have some form of an internship fair- do not panic. A lot of people…
College Match Matters for First-Generation Students
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. When we were in high school we didn't receive much guidance on the…
Never Be Afraid to Question: Advice from a First-Gen Student
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I had to think a bit before I could actually discuss what my…
College Preparation Began Yesterday! Find Your TRiO Upward Bound Program Now
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Attention middle and high school students: Think about today's job market. Can you…
We Are to Transcend What Past Generations Have Done: My Path to the Ivy League
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. It is fascinating to me how it becomes harder to write our autobiography…
My First Month at Yale: Adjusting to a New Life Takes Time
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Over the course of the past month, so much has happened. Students moved…