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 feedback on how to choose that teacher/ staff member.

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 always wanted to go to college and I thought maybe if I attended I would know for sure if I wanted to be here, but the truth is,...

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. Designed for first-generation students and their families, this free event provides the opportunity to: Live chat in both...

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, CO, Explore CSU Visit Day Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, Discover Diversity Franklin...

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 with friends, come back to my dorm to finish my latest Netflix addiction, and get a good night’s sleep. This doesn’t feel like college. My...