by Elizabeth Gallegos Rodriguez, Bates College, 2026
Being the first in your family to attend college is a huge feat that I’ve realized is often not acknowledged as such by first-gen college students. Imposter syndrome can play a huge role in the way people perceive themselves, and I’ve had to actively make it my...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024
Hi everyone! I know this post is a bit late for the month, considering that the spring semester started for many of us in January/early February. (My semester abroad in South Korea begins in a week, so that is why this post is up a bit later!) Anyway, I wanted to...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024
When it comes to the FAFSA, it is something that can either bring dread, exasperation, or great joy. It’s a time when you apply for aid towards your college education, but it’s also a time that can bring much stress or discomfort if you are unfamiliar with...
by Toni Momodu, Susquehanna University, 2024
When I sat down to write this, I had to reflect on the term that has shaped a significant portion of my education, especially my college journey. First-generation. I believe being a first-generation (first-gen for short) student means I am the first in my family to...
by Tiffany Zhu, Washington University in St. Louis
As we dive into a new academic year, one of the hardest parts is readjusting to the study grind after the summer. Whether summer means hanging out with friends, taking courses, or working a job, it is always nice to be back on-campus filled with the chatter of...
by Catherine Ferro-Manzanares, Washington University in St. Louis, 2025
Asking for a letter of recommendation can be intimidating, especially as a first-year. Most classes are larger, and there isn’t quite a strong faculty-to-student relationship, given that you’ve only known them for a semester, and for some, it takes time to come out of...
