Social research shows that parental involvement is as intensive as it’s ever been, even through the college years. At the same time, reports of student anxiety and fear of failure are at all-time-highs. How can …
April 2019 Newsletter
The Value of Student Employment
Working at UW–Madison is an important way for students to enhance their Wisconsin Experience. In addition to helping students make extra money, campus employment is more than “just a job,” but an out-of-class learning opportunity. …
Student Mental Health Services Task Force
A newly created campus task force is reviewing mental health resources and related supports at UW–Madison and will provide recommendations for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to the mental health needs of students. The effort comes …
Important Announcements
Remind Your Student to Take the Healthy Minds Survey Earlier this month, all students received an email invitation to participate in the Healthy Minds Survey. The results of this survey will provide a better understanding of …
Second Year: Transitioning to Junior Year
The best advice often comes from our students. Below are some suggestions and tips based on reflections of current students. While every student’s transition is unique, it can be helpful to talk with your student …
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 …
Fourth Year: The New Freshman Year
After so many years of dreaming, hoping, and planning, graduation day is just around the corner. But now what? For many students, the year after graduation is reminiscent of freshman year. Students are often ambitious …
Third Year: Badger Bucket List
When we asked fourth-year students what they thought juniors should know about the senior year, we heard phrases such as, “It goes by in an instant,” “It’s been the fastest year of college,” and “Get …