Exploring Careers After College Graduation

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Given a choice, recent college graduates would prefer to land a job in their career choice right out of college, ideally exchanging their caps and gowns for professional...

Pay Off Student Loans the Smart Way

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. As college tuitions are rising, student loan debt is climbing right along with it. According to the Institute For College Access and Success, in 2011, the average U.S....

Building Your Resume

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Are you ready to take your first step to landing your dream job, right out of college? Good, and that first step is writing a powerful, persuasive resume. Think of resumes...

After College

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What to Expect After Graduation OK, you’ve got your diploma, and your college ride is over—what to expect first on Planet Graduate? Job one is to, well, find a job. To...

Pay for College

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What Does College Cost? Does it seem like college may be too expensive for you? Cost should be a consideration when you’re deciding where to go to college, but it...

Find a College

This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. What Kinds of Colleges Are Out There? Colleges are like flavors of ice cream at Baskin-Robbins—they come in all sorts of varieties. But primarily, colleges and universities...