Posts filed under: Insights

My FirstGen Ahead Journey

By Mariane St. Juste, Senior, Williams College I found out about FirstGen Ahead (FGA) the summer of 2019 and was immediately intrigued. That summer was a particularly difficult one for me; my family and I were moving to our new... Read More

Tips for Coping and Staying Emotionally Healthy During College Closures

Either temporary or for the foreseeable future, many college students are transitioning to online courses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact goes beyond academics; it’s disruptive to relationships and can cause stress. Laura Horne, Chief Program Officer at Active... 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

Are you Mentorable?

FirstGen students, we recognize that having someone in your corner matters – whether it’s a coach or a mentor. While the lines between the two are often blurred, coaching relationships are more time-bound, proactive, and focus on performance, while mentoring... Read More

Questions for Gaining Insight About Self

Students, did you know that about 80% of students in the United States change their majors at least one time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics and that, on average, they change their major at least three times?... Read More

Career Coaching: How Confident are FirstGen Ahead Students?

Self-efficacy is our personal perception of our ability to succeed in specific situations we encounter in our day-to-day lives and is a quality that, with effort, can improve over time with training and practice. As a pilot program, we’re interested... Read More
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