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Nuggets of Advice from the Informational Interview Project

By Selina Li, Boston University; Sebastien Cayo, Case Western University; Wanyi Lin, Northeastern University; Victoria Livingston, Boston College; Latchman Ramlocah, UMass Amherst; and Xavian Morales, UMass Boston Unlike continuing-generation college students, first-generation college students are less likely to have sources... Read More

FirstGen Ahead’s Inaugural Networking Event

By Ghiana Guzman & Mariane St. Juste On Sunday, December 22, Susan opened her lovely home to us for the FirstGenAhead Networking Reception. Prior to the event, we prepared some questions for us to ask and some conversation starters. On... Read More

Procrastination: It’s Not a Time-Management Issue

If you procrastinate, you’re not alone. A highly-cited study found 80-95 percent of college students procrastinate with regard to their academics (and this study was done before social media and smart phones became major distractions). But, do you know why... Read More

Founder’s Message January 2020

What have we learned after four months of the pilot program? We’ve learned that the model for intervention (one-on-one coaching and an online peer curriculum) to support first-generation college students in their transition from college to career is perceived by... Read More

Tuning Your Resume to Avoid Rejection

Everyone knows that having an impactful resume is essential as a first step in securing a job interview. Not everyone knows that what happens to a resume once it’s submitted to a potential employer is just as important. Having a... Read More