As a parent, you probably are aware that a world of possibilities awaits your college-bound child. While it’s understandable that parents emphasize the importance of students embracing and making the most of opportunities, it’s equally important for students to understand that becoming more independent does not mean “going it alone.” In fact, a current themeContinue reading “Parents: Empower Your College Student to Use Campus Resources and Services”
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Aim to Be Competitive and Compelling
Summer is often a time when college students seek opportunities to complement their coursework and strengthen their resumes. Some will participate in internships, research, or employment, while others may volunteer. Regardless of whether a student aspires to go to professional school (e.g., medical, dental, or vet), graduate school (e.g., MS, MA, MFA or PhD) orContinue reading “Aim to Be Competitive and Compelling”
Three, Two, One…Take-Off: Getting Your Student Ready for the College Launch
For those with a high school student who recently committed to a college for the fall, congratulations! Enjoy this celebratory time! Once the dust settles after the stressful college application and selection process as well as the pomp and circumstance these next few weeks, reality may creep in that your student is about to leaveContinue reading “Three, Two, One…Take-Off: Getting Your Student Ready for the College Launch”
“Who Am I if I Am Not a Student?”
Supporting Your College Senior’s Loss of Identity Despite the excitement that many college seniors are feeling and the joy they will have in being able to say “I did it,” some may also be feeling anxious and having a bit of an identity crisis. After all, one common identity that college seniors have had forContinue reading ““Who Am I if I Am Not a Student?””
Academic Disappointment or “Failure,”…now what?
Anyone who attended college and is honest with themselves can recall a time, or perhaps quite a few times, when they experienced academic disappointment or even worse (cue the theme song to Jaws)…”FAILURE”! Perhaps you remember a time when you bombed an exam, did not pass a class, or fell short in making the Dean’sContinue reading “Academic Disappointment or “Failure,”…now what?”
A Major Decision
The cost of a college education is exorbitant, the amount of information and number of opportunities available to students can be overwhelming, and the national four-year graduation rate is a meager 45%. One key contributor to students not graduating “on time” is the decision about a major.
Reflecting On The Fall Semester and Identifying Behaviors to Support Spring Success
For many, the beginning of the new calendar year means making resolutions and setting goals. While they can be motivating and productive for some, too often they are short-lived and, before long, people settle back into old routines and habits. There are many theories as to why this happens. I attribute it partly to theContinue reading “Reflecting On The Fall Semester and Identifying Behaviors to Support Spring Success”
#no-all-nighters
A student’s parent recently signed an email to me with “#no-all-nighters.” Not only did I confirm it was indeed one goal that their student was committed to and actively working towards, but I also asked to use it as the title for the post I was writing with my top tip for the end ofContinue reading “#no-all-nighters”
Pepper the Turkey, Not Your Student With Questions…Help Your Student Recharge Over Thanksgiving Break
Whether your family celebrates Thanksgiving or not, college students will have some days off this coming week. Many of them will be spending time with family. If your student will be joining you for some or all of the week, you are likely (and understandably) eager to see them after weeks away, excited to hearContinue reading “Pepper the Turkey, Not Your Student With Questions…Help Your Student Recharge Over Thanksgiving Break”
When a C is Not an F
As we enter the midpoint of fall semester, parents of college students (particularly first-year students) may hear…or more likely read via text message “I just failed my exam!”
