College Freshmen Advice

The College Senior's Bucket List

Leslie Reece Schichtel | Posted 04.03.2012

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Leslie Reece Schichtel

Reliving college traditions with the people who made college not only enjoyable, but unforgettable, one more time before throwing the cap up in the air may help alleviate the process of letting go.

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10 Tips For Prospective College Transfer Students

Rebecca Joseph | Posted 02.29.2012

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Rebecca Joseph

Here are the tips I give to students and their families with unhappy college freshmen if they can't imagine staying any longer than necessary at their current college.

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"Mom, I Want to Come Home!"

Brian Harke Ed.D. | Posted 10.25.2011

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Brian Harke Ed.D.

Whether the transition into their first term is smooth or stress filled, many students longing for simpler days will find themselves making "the call" to their families.

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The Best Jobs for College Students

Unigo | Posted 10.04.2011

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Unigo

College students being strapped for cash is no surprise, but it does beg the question of what jobs make the best fits for students?

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College Costs You're Not Considering, But Really Should Be

Unigo | Posted 08.28.2011

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Unigo

The cost of college is often considered to be a combination of tuition, room & board, textbooks, and a basic food plan. Inevitably though, some under the radar costs can add up quickly.

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Are You Wise to Cheating?

Brian Harke Ed.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Brian Harke Ed.D.

During the holiday break I had a discussion with a college student, who shared with me how angry she was at a classmate who cheated on the final exam. But cheating is the symptom of something else.

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Launching the Last One

Barbara Schroeder | Posted 11.17.2011

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Barbara Schroeder

I'm realizing, it's not just my son I'm saying good-bye to, it's my motherhood.

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Who Needs Sleep? One Professor 'Fesses Up

Lee Skallerup Bessette | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lee Skallerup Bessette

Standing in front of my once bright-eyed, now baggy-eyed students, I am reminded how important sleep is for young undergraduates.

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Parents: Lost in the College Transition

Brian Harke Ed.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Brian Harke Ed.D.

I have talked with many parents who feel confused, overwhelmed and bewildered when a student moves away to college.

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Tomorrow Starts Right Now

Oghene Oyiborhoro | Posted 05.25.2011

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Oghene Oyiborhoro

Welcome to college, now what are your plans for graduate school? Sorry to rein you in so quickly, but as freshman, your tomorrow starts today.

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Tomorrow Starts Today

Oghene Oyiborhoro | Posted 05.25.2011

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Oghene Oyiborhoro

You will be better prepared and land ahead of the pack if you realize and begin to understand that, tomorrow starts today.

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