The Other Side of The Coin: Being A First-Gen College Student

by I'm First Administrator

On Aug. 26th at 4pm EST, we hosted a Google+ Hangout where we will got real and talked about some of the situations and issues that come up for first-generation students as they journey through college, as well as ways to deal with them. From being called a sell-out...

Twitter Office Hour: I’m College Bound

by I'm First Administrator

Thursday, August 7th at 7:00p.m. EST Join us for our inaugural Twitter Office Hour. On the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about first-gens to meet us on...

"I'm about to be a college student! Wait, whaaaa?"

by I'm First Administrator

This is probably a thought you’ve had in the past few weeks. Summer is slowly coming to an end. More and more boxes invade your bedroom as you pack up all of your belongings and head off to start your new life. Okay,so that was a bit dramatic but it’s...

Opportunity Knocks: Student Life & Support

by Krista D'Amelio

Click here to view the June Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Student Life & Support opportunities at: Colby College, Waterville, ME, First Generation to College Student Program Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, Dartmouth College First Generation Network...

Application Timeline: When to Apply to College

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Before senior year begins (or as soon as possible after!) it’s time to plan out your application timeline. Before you do that, however, it’s important to be aware of the various types of deadlines...

Finding the Right Support

by Matt Rubinoff

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College Being the first person in your family to go to college is a pretty amazing accomplishment. It’s a new journey. As you prepare to step foot on campus, you’ll experience a whirlwind of emotions....