Category: College Life
The Parental Dilemma of the Year: Should We Let Our College Kids Return to Campus?
Melissa T. Shultz- July 30, 2020 0It’s the question heard ’round the country, and the answer is complicated—and different for each family dealing with its own health, education, and financial concerns. ... Read More
A Novel Idea: Ask Students What They Think About Returning to Campus
Road2College- July 28, 2020 0With the new school year just a few weeks away and coronavirus cases on the rise, many college and university presidents have shared ambitious plans ... Read More
Can Insurance Help Families Manage the Financial Risks of College Life?
GradGuard- July 17, 2020 0As nearly 3 million new college students and their families prepare to start college in the fall, now is an excellent time for parents and ... Read More
As Recession Deepens, Colleges Are Cutting Back on Career Services
Road2College- July 9, 2020 0Many colleges and universities are redoing their budgets after losing millions because of the coronavirus crisis, and with this rebalancing of the books comes another ... Read More
The Decline of College Student Mental Health and What Parents Can Do About It
Nancy L. Wolf- June 17, 2020 0An increasing number of high school in the U.S. are struggling with mental health challenges. And the numbers continue to rise as these high school ... Read More
What to Do When Your College Student Wants to Drop Out
Melissa T. Shultz- May 19, 2020 0There are many reasons why a college student may want to drop out of school. To help you better understand what they may be ... Read More
Colleges Are Considering These Options for Fall 2020
Melissa T. Shultz- April 26, 2020 0If we’ve learned one thing about COVID-19, it’s that we need to expect the unexpected. So much so, that as Siri says (repeatedly) when we’ve ... Read More
Choosing a School Away From Home During a Pandemic
Melissa T. Shultz- April 14, 2020 0Figuring out where to go to college is one of the biggest decisions your child will make. There are a number of factors to ... Read More
How Colleges Respond to Crises
Suzanne Shaffer- March 27, 2020 0Colleges must often respond to crises like active shooters, extreme weather, and even mold. They have plans in place to serve their staff and student ... Read More
A Letter to the College Seniors in Our Lives
Dr. Leslie Braksick- March 20, 2020 0Dear High School and College Seniors, You have worked hard for four (plus) years in preparation for a milestone called graduation that puts an exclamation ... Read More
