Freshman

My First Days of College

Mac Hart | Posted 12.03.2011

Mac Hart

30 years ago my mom roomed in the dorm right next door. Weird, right? She says it was a lot different back then. Most significant was the fact that she could drink at 18. My mother says she was able to party, pay for school through loans, and get a job that paid it all back. So, what will this mean for me?

College Helps Renew Parent-Child Ties

Richard Warshak | Posted 11.05.2011

Richard Warshak

Going off to college clearly stirred renewed affection and appreciation for parents. I have never seen or heard this phenomenon discussed in print or at professional conferences. But it was very real to those of us in Founders Hall, Ithaca, back in 1966.

50 Tips for College Success

Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. | Posted 10.10.2011

Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D.

I was a college student for 11 years. I'm also an adjunct professor, so I've been at the other side of the classroom as well. Here are 50 things I've learned.

Tea Party-Backed Rep Fires Up GOP: 'Knock The Sh** Out Of 'Em'

Slate | David Weigel | Posted 09.27.2011

Republicans poured out of today's conference meeting with stories of "momentum" for the debt plan backed by the Speaker of the House. ...

A Teacher, An Inspiration

Grace Li | Posted 09.24.2011

Grace Li

Dear Mrs. Morales, Although I can speak only for myself, I can honestly say that the people you've impacted through the past two years are truly a h...

The Surprising Task of Getting Your Child Ready for College

Tom Morris | Posted 08.23.2011

Tom Morris

As a parent, you have a job this summer that's more important, and perhaps more complex, than you've yet come to appreciate. The main problem is that you don't know what you don't know.

Are You Wise to Cheating?

Brian Harke Ed.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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.

The Challenges of Making Friends on a Large Campus

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Dear Irene, I'm a college freshman at a large state university. I chose not to join a sorority because it's really not my thing, and I've h...

What You Need to Learn BEFORE You Head Off to College: A Primer for Parents and Students

Christie Garton | Posted 05.25.2011

Christie Garton

While safety and academic success are often primary concerns, other considerations often go unspoken or fall completely to the wayside, like how to deal with emotional distress, weather failure, and balance the rigors of time management.

High School to College Transition, Part Three: Social Challenges

Brian Harke Ed.D. | Posted 06.11.2011

Brian Harke Ed.D.

If you sit in a classroom and never meet the instructor, you will be a number. If you never join an organization, play recreational sports, or volunteer, you will be a number.

Beware the Freshman Pitfalls

Maureen Price Tillman | Posted 05.25.2011

Maureen Price Tillman

For high school seniors making the transition to college, this is the time to get real. It is crucial for these new graduates to be aware of some common stumbling blocks.

High School to College Transition, Part Two: Academic Expectations

Brian Harke Ed.D. | Posted 06.11.2011

Brian Harke Ed.D.

Many students enter college misinformed about how to succeed academically. Use this article as a jumping off point to think about the differences between high school and college academics.

High School to College Transition, Part 1: The Freshman Myth

Brian Harke Ed.D. | Posted 06.11.2011

Brian Harke Ed.D.

The freshman myth results in disenchantment when new college students' academic, social, and personal expectations are not met after arriving at college.

Freshman: How Not to Puke In Class

Christine Whelan | Posted 11.17.2011

Christine Whelan

As a professor of an intro sociology class, I've got 150 students who need to set their alarms and get to lecture -- sober -- each Friday morning.