Category: College Life
Discounts for College Students
College isn’t cheap. College students know that, parents know that, and thankfully, so do many businesses. There are many discounts for college students that your ... Read More
Finding Summer Jobs for College Students During a Pandemic
For many students, the sunny months of summer break are an important time to work between semesters. Some extra money from a summer job can ... Read More
Beating the Sophomore Slump: A Guide to Getting Through the Second Year of College
How can you ensure your child has a successful and fulfilling second year of college? One aspect you and your child might note is the ... Read More
Time Management for College Students: Tips and Tools
The 2020-21 academic year, the second year of my master’s program, and the sixth year of my college education, brought with it a tremendous personal ... Read More
Career Services and Finding Your First Post-College Job
While your child may be looking at college as a chance to gain independence, grow personally, and make lifelong friends, chances are that you, as ... Read More
How College Can Offer the Best Opportunities for Networking
You’ve helped your child research colleges, gain admission to their dream schools, and even figured out a way to pay for it all. However, their ... Read More
How to Handle an Academic Dismissal
Academic Dismissal: Advice about this topic is something none of us want (or plan) to need. But, things happen and there are many families who unfortunately ... Read More
Update on How We Relentlessly Pursue Funding
Three out of my four oldest kids’ term bills for the spring semester either had errors or revealed opportunities to save significant amounts of money. ... Read More
A Dose of Reality From the Mom of a College Senior
What does it look like when your kid has reached his last day of regular undergrad classes for the rest of his life? As a ... Read More
How College Deans Are Communicating With Students
Deans are more than just university administrators who oversee the daily operations of a school; they are also the face of the institution and in ... Read More