This summer we are recruiting our fourth cohort of FirstGen Ahead college juniors. While any first-generation college junior can apply online, it typically takes a conversation with a caring and connected adult to point students our way. We’re grateful for... Read More

What happens when you have an expense that you can’t anticipate? Whether it’s a broken laptop or a flat tire, having an emergency fund can be a financial lifesaver. An emergency fund is an amount of money you set aside... Read More

By Mahamed Mohamud Junior, Brandeis University “Hello! My name is Mahamed Mohamud, and I am a 20-year-old first-generation, third-year student studying biology and health/ science, society, and policy (also known as public health at other college institutions) on the pre-medical... Read More

College graduation marks a major milestone and is the start of a significant life transition. While you pause to reflect on this tremendous accomplishment and everything you’ve gained in the process, it’s also quite likely that you experience “transition nerves”... Read More

“Birds of a feather flock together” is more than a proverb. Research shows individuals tend to befriend others who are similar to them. However, to succeed in a diverse world, developing and building relationships with people who are different from... Read More