This is happening. Your freshman is packing their bags and getting ready to move into their new digs for their first semester in college. There are a lot of emotions that come with this big step for parents, from excitement, to pride, to nervous energy, to complete fear. And not necessarily in that [...]
Aaaaah, summer break! Vacations, BBQs, beach days, and some family bonding. Enjoy this time, because summer fun soon turns into packing, moving them in, and worrying about what comes next as the fall semester begins. Ironically, some college freshmen aren’t prepared for the thing they have been craving the most in their lives. Autonomy. [...]
It’s that time. Finals. End of the semester. Pass or fail. STRESS. Students across the country are dealing with the most demanding part of any semester. Papers, projects, last-minute revisions, and exams. This usually means late nights, extra caffeine and sugar, and little sleep. All in an effort to store a semester’s [...]
We all know the statistics. 1 in 3 incoming college freshmen never graduate. And as many as 70% of junior college students never complete their 2-yr degree or transfer to a 4-year university. It begs the question. Why? This is not a one-size-fits-all kind of answer. But in my experience working with students, [...]
I have always been a big fan of the New Year. I’m not a New Year’s Resolution person, but it is helpful to reflect on the previous year and take a close look at what worked and what didn’t. A fresh start. A reset, so to speak. This is a terrific time for [...]
