Difficult semester or quarters in college aren’t unusual, and that’s increased with COVID-19. And college students, whether they live at home or away, have felt the strain. One of the most important things you can do as a family member is help your student keep things in perspective. Bouncing back after a tough academic term […]
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For those of you whose students are attending college away from home, this can be a special time. Having your student home for the holidays is a treat, so long as you prepare for it. It Will Be Different Having independent young adults under your roof after a few months away brings as much stress
One of the pitfalls for students is how to balance their schedules in college. Many students find that setting their own schedules to be tough. Sometimes students make the mistake of thinking they should focus only on their academics in college, missing the truth that student involvement is important in college as well. What I
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Tackling courses in the age of COVID-19 isn’t easy. Many colleges are offering their classes this Fall semester remote only, and several others offer what’s known as hybrid classes. This means that classes are offered remotely though Zoom, Google Meet or some other platform, at same time, they meet face to face on the campus.
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It’s no secret that students and parents alike are concerned about starting college during a pandemic. And this is true whether the students are attending from home or moving to campus. Yet students can thrive during a pandemic Things to Consider I wrote earlier about how to choose a college during a pandemic, using online
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One of the questions I’ve heard from parents every year is “how much money will my student need for outside expenses?” They’re thinking about expenses such as pizza with friends, toiletries, snacks, entertainment, etc. And while sometimes these expenses can get out of hand, they are valid—in moderation. So, how do you determine how much
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Even in an era of pandemics, student stills need to decide where they will attend college in Fall, 2020. But making the final decision during a pandemic is decidedly different from the way it was in the past. Framework This article from Road2College highlights some of the questions students and family members should be asking
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There are times, such as Spring 2020, when traditional commencement ceremonies won’t be held at thousands of colleges and universities around the world. That’s a loss and a disappointment to many. But I’d like to suggest that as family members, you find a way to give your student a graduation in 2020. The Importance of
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One of the goals of college attendance is to help your student find a good job after graduation. In fact, prospective students and their families often ask about placement rates during their campus visits. Given the economic pressures in the workplace, connecting your student to the world of work is incredibly important. College and Career
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There are many ways to “visit” a campus, other than a traditional campus tour, interview, etc. This item is being posted in 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, while many students and family members are considering how they can make their final college choice decisions. And since a traditional college visit isn’t possible
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