Using Campus Resources
The Best Academic Advising Appointment
I have a number of pet peeves. One of them is about how students approach…
Student Success
New Start for the New Year
At the end of every academic term, students say they’re happy that term is over…
College Transition
Temporary Reentry
As students begin returning home for the holidays, be those holidays Thanksgiving, or one of…
College Transition
Homesickness
Many of us receive that teary phone call from a son or daughter asking to…
College Transition
Roommates
For many new students, college is the first time they’ve shared a room with someone…
College Transition
Spring Orientation
Many college and universities offer a form of orientation that takes place in late June.…
Student Success
Taking Control of Their Time as College Students
Managing their time is one of the hardest things for new students to do. As…
College Transition
Preparing For That First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite secular holiday. It’s the one time I remember making the time…
College Transition
Parent and Family Weekend: Do You Go?
Ah, fall. The time when colleges and universities invite the parents and family members of…
College Transition
What to Pack and What to Keep Home
If you’re like most parents of new college students, you’re dreading loading up the car…