As finals approach, many parents of college students feel the familiar urge to jump in, organize everything, and make sure nothing slips through the cracks. That comes from love, but often backfires when it leads to increased stress for your students. But there is a better approach that supports their academic success. There’s a Rhythm […]
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Parents can play a quiet but powerful role in how their students benefit from university academic advising. With the proper approach, you can help your student make the most of academic advising as a strategic career development tool. Why Advising Matters I’ve addressed the importance of academic advising and how students should approach their advising
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With the start of the new semester, your college student faces fresh opportunities and challenges. And while they might get caught up in the excitement with all energy and no plans, that’s not the best approach. As parents, you can play a crucial role in helping your student establish a reasonable roadmap for academic success.
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As students prepare to start college, parents often wonder whether they’ll be ready. This might refer to being ready academically, socially or emotionally. But a big part of being ready is for students to develop independence as a young adult. We sometimes refer to this as having the “adulting” skills they’ll need to navigate the
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It happens to many of us—a rocky start to the semester throws us for a loop, and we’re left wondering if we can recover. In a word, yes, but it will take honesty and often new approaches for your student to finish the semester strong. The final stretch of the semester offers them an opportunity
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Parents of new college students often worry that their students will receive the support they need to succeed in college. Fair enough. But the way that college students grow isn’t solely from the support they receive. It starts with them taking on the challenges of a very different way of learning. Challenge and support is
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Faculty are the single most important group offering learning experiences for students at colleges. Working effectively with them should be your student’s top priority. Connecting with faculty not only enhances a student’s college experience but can open doors to mentorship, research opportunities, and career guidance. Academic Success Through Connecting With Faculty Positive relationships with faculty
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There is little that warms the hearts of college students more than receiving a CARE package from home. These bundles of food, cards and other goodies helps students feel more at home while at school, and I highly encourage you to send them. The First CARE Packages Shortly after World War II, the Cooperative for
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A year or so ago, I talked about how high school students could make the most of their summer break. One option for summer is summer school. We’ll address that for both high school and college students next month. But, how else can college students use their summer break? Summer Break Can Be More Than
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It’s important to start the semester off right, whether a student is just starting, or almost completed college. Hitting the ground running and in a productive way can make all the difference in the world. Accentuate the Positive “Accentuate the Positive” was a popular song in the 1940s. The point of the song was to
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