Health & Safety

While your student is away at school, the last thing a parent wants or needs to worry about is the safety of their student. Read this article to view our safety tips.

While some students’ eyes may glaze over when their parents recall their college days, these students have an advantage. First-generation college students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college face a unique set of challenges. Without guidance from a parent who experienced college, first-generation students are at a disadvantage.
According to a report by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, first-generation students who enroll in post secondary institutions have lower degree completion rates. While 56 percent of students whose parents have a bachelor’s degree attain a degree within five years of enrolling, only 44 percent of first-generation college students earn a degree.

Students entering college know there will be many differences to adjust to from their high school days. Workloads, class schedules, and their own independence are all changes they are prepared to face. But many students don't realize there are also many differences in the way tests are scheduled and administered at the college level. So when that first exam period rolls around, it can be an extremely stressful time.

Research has found that more than 85 percent of college students feel increased stress and anxiety at exam time, and that number is likely even higher during their first time around. This article provides helpful information o that you can help your student through the stress of exams.