The transition from high school to college is an important milestone in the life of your student. While every student is different, feelings of nervousness, excitement, pressure, and success are quite common. Below we provide …
First Year
First Year: Home for the Summer
When your student comes home for the summer after the first year at college, life will be different from what it was before. Although that seems obvious, without giving it some prior thought, misunderstandings and …
First Year: Coming Home for Winter Break
The adjustment needed when a college student returns home for winter break can come as a surprise for some families. Accustomed to living on their own and following their own schedules, students may struggle with …
First Year: Spring Semester Transitions
Spring semester is an opportunity for students to start fresh: setting new goals academically and socially, seeking out advising to better understand their long-term career goals, and beginning to plan for summer. These spring-semester transitions …