Student Life

If your student brought a car to college, one of the most stressful – and potentially costly – issues she might face is parking on campus.

College is a time for students to gain independence and transition to adulthood. But for students who live at home, this process looks different.

For parents and students who want to increase the likelihood of graduation – and college success – we have one simple tip: get involved in extra-curricular activities.

While finding off-campus housing is another step of independence that your student needs to make, it can be an intimidating process. You can help guide your student without getting too involved.

For college students bogged down by mid-terms and winter’s lingering chill, Spring Break is a dream soon-to-come-true. For parents, the thought of Spring Break as expensive, all-inclusive trips, and week-long parties is a nightmare. But just because certain movies and shows present Spring Break as an excuse for debauchery, parents can rest assured that most students’ breaks don’t fit the stereotype.

Spring is just around the corner, which means warmer weather, flowers in bloom and a plummeting sense of motivation for many college students. Help you student consider these tips to get to the end of the semester with a good GPA still intact.

College freshmen students’ emotional health is declining, according to a recent survey by the Higher Education Research Institute. If your student falls into the category of average or below-average emotional health, share with him/her the following survey findings.

Move-in day has come and gone. Syllabi are stacking up. Your student has scoped out every dining hall and caffeine dispensary. And roommates start to show their true colors.

Whether your student is living with a best friend, an acquaintance, a total stranger or multiple people, there are bound to be roommate issues. Dealing with conflict responsibly and directly will cut down on long-term stress for your student, as well as strengthen relationships.