I'm First: A Resource for First Generation College Students

Are you a first generation college student? Check out http://imfirst.org/, a website that features videos made by first generation students about their experiences, hopes, and dreams.

The mission of I’m First is as follows:

“I’m First is an online community founded by Center for Student Opportunity to provide first-generation college students with support, advice and encouragement on the road to and through college.

There’s something special about being first. The first in flight, first man on the moon, and the first African-American president. First kisses, first impressions, first place.

It’s time we celebrate those who are the first generation in their family to attend and graduate from college. I’m First collects personal stories from first-generation college graduates—and students who will be—putting faces and giving voices to who we are and inspiring the next generation of students who will be first.

Also featuring tools and resources to support aspiring first-generation college students on the road to college, I’m First is the community for those who need help in reaching this goal, those who have already achieved it, and those who support these students along the way.

We define “first-generation college student” as anyone whose parents or guardians have not completed a four-year college degree.”

The site also includes a blog feed and college search engine. Consider making your own video to share your story.