This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Congratulations graduates! Completing high school and getting into college are huge achievements, and the summer is a great time to reflect on how far you’ve come....
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Applying Applying to colleges was by far the hardest part for me throughout my entire experience. There were endless possibilities in front of me, and the idea of being able...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. My name is Dr. Eric Lara, and you just watched the beginning of my story. This wake-up call happened in 1998, and was my initial introduction to college. Persistence in...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. One thing that my college career thus far has taught me is that the ability to continually cultivate inspiration is a key to keeping yourself driven, focused and resilient....
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. The Beginning Throughout my life sports always came before anything else, including school. My dad was always there, taking me to practices and games and staying for the...
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. I was the first in my family to attend college. My parents never had the opportunity, but made sure that I did. They couldn’t support me financially, but my mother in...
