In a previous post we talked about life skills you should know before heading off to college, but there are plenty more that aren’t taught in schools or at home regularly anymore! If you don’t know how to do any of the tasks listed below, now is the time to ask or look it up. …
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5 Things Every Student Should Do Before Their Freshman Year of College
The months leading up to your freshman year of college can be hectic and stressful. There are quite a few things you should be doing during this time though and it really shouldn’t be put off. Once you get them out of the way though, you can enjoy summer! Here are five things you should …
What NOT To Pack For College
As you’re making your list of what to bring to college this year, you’ll probably write down quite a few items that you end up not wanting to bring or you shouldn’t be taking to the dorm at all. Here are a few things you should definitely not be adding to the packing list: Prohibited …
Effective Stress Management Tools for High School and College Students
Stress is something all high school and college students are familiar with. You need to get to class on time, make sure you do your homework, and study for exams. Then, there’s the extra pressure of trying to fit in socially. Juggling all these things at the same time can quickly wear you down. To …
How Parents Can Help Their Student Prepare for Freshman Year of College This Summer
Is your high school graduate planning on going to college this fall? They probably have a lot on their plate getting ready for their first semester. There are plenty of ways you can help your kids prepare for college over the summer months. These are just a few things you can do: Be Supportive One …
How to Give Yourself a Digital Makeover Before College
We live in a very digital age. So much of our lives revolve around the internet, and we all should manicure what we put out there that’s attached to our names and identities. While prepping for college is the perfect time to give your digital self a mega makeover. Clean Up Your Social Media It’s …
Tips for First Generation College Students
First generation college students often face a more difficult transition when starting school than students whose parents, grandparents, and beyond have attended college. First generation students tend to deal with a unique set of barriers in addition to the common problems that many incoming freshmen face. It’s important that these difficulties don’t prevent first generation …
Step By Step Guide on Cleaning Up Your Social Media Before College Starts
There’s no doubt that college admission departments look at applicants’ social media profiles. It’s a must then, that before you head to college (or even send in your college application), that you clean up your social media pages. Here are some things you should be doing: Get Rid of Any Questionable Content You may have …
How You Can Save Money on College Textbooks
Saving money in college is a necessity, so it makes sense to try and cut down on expenses wherever you can. Renting or buying used textbooks is one great way to save your wallet. Brand New Textbooks are Expensive Buying a whole new set of college textbooks every year can be unbelievably expensive. In fact …
Empty Nesting: What Should Parents Do Now?
Sending your child off to college is sure to be a bittersweet moment for you. It’s something you’ve looked forward to for so long and yet now that the time has come for your child to leave, you’ve begun to dread it. It feels even worse when you return home after dropping your child off …
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