According to a recent Harris Poll, nearly 40% of married or engaged people between the ages of 18 and 34 have signed prenuptial agreements. According to experts, one likely reason is the historic levels of debt, such as student loans,... Read More

FirstGen Ahead coaches support their students during their junior and senior years of college. Once the student graduates, then what? Has that relationship served its purpose and not be useful in the future or will it continue to be helpful... Read More

Nearly 70% of people have entertained imposter thoughts at one point in their career, including extremely successful people like Albert Einstein and Maya Angelou. “Imposter Syndrome” is commonly thought of as a feeling of being inadequate and a fraud –... Read More

By Gisel Ureña 2022 Graduate (Computer Science, Business) Brandeis University Hola! I am excited to share with you how valuable it is for me to be a FirstGen Ahead scholar, as well as share a meaningful experience! Before graduation, I... Read More

By Marjorie Mizes, FirstGen Ahead Coach During the first few months of your employment, your colleagues and managers will form first impressions about you. Practice these skills to show your best self. Listen. There’s a reason we have two ears... Read More