Using Campus Resources

Should Your Student Become a Resident Assistant?

One of the first people your student will meet in college is likely to be a resident assistant. And your…

3 years ago

When They Earn Bad Grades in College

Parents of new college students often worry about their student’s grades, specifically, if they might earn bad grades in college.…

3 years ago

Prepare to Let Go

It’s time! They’re going off to college, and now you’re faced with a dilemma: how to help them with their…

4 years ago

Should My Student Study Abroad?

This is the time of the year when students apply to leave their county and travel abroad for a semester…

4 years ago

How to Recover From a Bad Semester

Bad grades happen, sometimes even to really smart students. And while not everyone fails out, many students find themselves asking…

4 years ago

When to Call the College About My Student

Parents of college students often struggle with a thorny question: when to call the college on their student’s behalf? The…

4 years ago

Should My Student Take Summer Classes?

As your student continues to track their progress toward their degree, they may find themselves behind the pace they set…

5 years ago

Keeping Stress in Check

The provost (chief academic officer) of my college sent out an email to students at the end of the Fall,…

5 years ago

Bouncing Back After a Tough Academic Term

Difficult semester or quarters in college aren’t unusual, and that’s increased with COVID-19. And college students, whether they live at…

5 years ago

Student Involvement is Important

One of the pitfalls for students is how to balance their schedules in college. Many students find that setting their…

5 years ago