Unfortunately, we live in a society that has stereotypes for everything. From love to lifestyles to career paths, people will always find something wrong with your life’s choices. However, that does not mean that you should bow to societal pressure. You can never be perfect; you can only be you, and it’s time you drop […]
The sad reality about today’s society is that people approach everything with a competitive mindset. What’s even more unfortunate is that this often the stereotype for women of color. If someone else is making moves, you’ll automatically find yourself wanting to outdo them. While this approach might have worked during your school days, it’s not applicable in […]
Going to college is by no means an easy feat. From the extensive application process to the demanding entrance exams, earning your spot can be tough. Even after going through all that, there’s still the exorbitant fees to worry about. That’s where scholarships come in. With only one in eight students winning a scholarship, having […]
Luck, as the Romans defined it, is when preparation meets opportunity. While there is an infinite number of ways to define career success, the way you define success is not the same way I define success; however, the thing that’s constant between us is that we both worked for it; we were not lucky. In […]
Is your path towards getting your college degree taking a bit longer than you wanted? Well, it doesn’t matter how long it takes, if you have patience and never lose hope, you can always reach your goals. In today’s conversation with Angelika, we talk about never giving up. It took her 15 years to get her […]
Have you ever taken the time to think that who you are and the places you’re supposed to go is much bigger than you can imagine? Do you realize that YOU are not just a citizen of your community or country, but… a citizen of the world? Even as a first-gen, it’s important for you […]
How do you go from homeless to being a Gates Millenium Scholar? What do you do to pull yourself out of poverty to create a better life for yourself? How do you face the world as a bi-racial woman? In our conversation with Kayla, we learn that the key is you believe in something greater, […]
Kickin’ it in #thefirstgenlounge with Donald A. Coleman, Jr. He’s one that you can find leading with laughter and #BankheadBouncingAllOverTheWorld. An empowering about being intentional about your choices, expanding your horizons through travel, and living your best life by being present. Donald A. Coleman Jr. has been named as the first director of Student Transitions […]
