College
College
“Will You Be My Friend?” Your First-Year Student Should Be So Bold To Ask!
Last night, my colleagues and I had a chance to talk with some parents of high school juniors and seniors about their concerns for their students’ college transition. One of the key areas they are most worried about is the social adjustment and their students’ ability...
College
Failure Is Not the Opposite of Success
Here I am waiting on the mail for my high school student’s report card. Because the school he attends puts the responsibility on him to keep up with his grades (no parent portal to check these things), I truly have no idea what the mail carrier will bring. Is it...
College
Now Is the Time to Check in With Your College Student
I have been good, really I have. I text my college freshman every few days and I only see her briefly when I get to attend one of her local soccer games. I thought I was doing great not hovering until she told me that I was texting too much. Really? Three texts a week...
College / High School
Expert Tips for Writing That First College Paper
I’ve worked in university writing centers for almost 20 years, and each fall, a few weeks into the semester, we see a huge spike in appointments. This is mostly due to first-year students panicking about writing their first “college” papers. Many are stressed out that...
College
Making the Most of Parents’ Weekend
Well, we did it. My husband and I managed to drop my daughter off at college two weeks ago. There were no tears–on either of our parts–but perhaps it was the humidity that kept us sweating instead of crying. Or perhaps we felt good knowing that her...Latest Posts
