College Transition

Keeping Stress in Check

The provost (chief academic officer) of my college sent out an email to students at the end of the Fall,…

4 years ago

Bouncing Back After a Tough Academic Term

Difficult semester or quarters in college aren’t unusual, and that’s increased with COVID-19. And college students, whether they live at…

4 years ago

Cherish and Enjoy

For those of you whose students are attending college away from home, this can be a special time. Having your…

4 years ago

Student Involvement is Important

One of the pitfalls for students is how to balance their schedules in college. Many students find that setting their…

4 years ago

College During a Pandemic

It’s no secret that students and parents alike are concerned about starting college during a pandemic. And this is true…

4 years ago

Planning a Budget For Your College Student

One of the questions I’ve heard from parents every year is “how much money will my student need for outside…

4 years ago

Give Your Student a Graduation in 2020

There are times, such as Spring 2020, when traditional commencement ceremonies won’t be held at thousands of colleges and universities…

5 years ago

Students Can Succeed When Taking Classes at Home

I wrote earlier about succeeding in online classes, and how students can do their best using this platform. So if…

5 years ago

All About Midterm Grades

Midterm is literally the middle of an academic term. Student often refer to “midterms” as though they are a specific…

5 years ago

Community College is Not the 13th Grade

One of the pitfalls for first year students in college is their perceptions that college is like high school, or…

5 years ago