Student Life

There are plenty of movies that portray Greek life as party central, with students focusing more on having fun than actually studying. Though socializing is a key component to being a Greek brother or sister, this rumor is a generalization and does not necessarily apply. If your student approaches you about joining Greek life, but you have your doubts, then it is essential to know the benefits they would gain by joining a sorority or fraternity.

Applying for summer jobs and internships should be a top priority for a student in college. Both help build up a resume and give a student an advantage once graduating and beginning their career.

Applying for summer jobs and internships should be a top priority for a student in college. Both help build up a resume and give a student an advantage once graduating and beginning their career.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

After going away to college, students usually can't wait to get home for the first few holidays.  Eventually, the schedule may not permit a trip home, or young adults find something else to do with their holiday time besides making the trek home to visit with family.  Parents still miss their child though, and can let them know they are thinking of him through a special package.  And even if the student is getting older, he is never too old for a care package from home. Put together a fun package of gifts for Easter to let your student know he or she is loved and missed.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

Choosing a college can be both a stressful and exciting time, and there are many factors to weigh in on before making the final decision. Here are a few tips to consider when choosing colleges, what to look for when searching for colleges, and tips from parents and students who have been there.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

After a semester under their belt, your student might be looking for other ways to branch out socially as well as academically. Universities offer a wide range of clubs and organizations to join and can be an important part of your college student's experience.

Living away from parents and the comforts of home is one of the greatest challenges of going to college. Here a are a few tips to make the process go a little easier.

Living away from parents and the comforts of home is one of the greatest challenges of going to college. Here a are a few tips to make the process go a little easier.

When your student left for college he or she was still a teenager and freshly out of high school. Turn around two to four years later and you now have a young adult walking through the door. When your student returns home, be prepared to have another adult in your household. Here are a few tips for living with a return graduate.

Many students opt to spend a semester or even an entire year abroad, usually during their junior year. For English majors, the obvious choice is to spend a semester in England whereas those looking to brush up French or Spanish skills spend time in France and Spain respectively. These days, the places you can visit during your semester abroad are unlimited but Europe continues to be the most popular destination.

Tips to help your student eat healthy away from home.

There's no doubt that the communication tool of choice for today's college student is social media and as a parent you may want to be a part of that world. Here are some important things to remember if you decide you're ready to communicate through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.