You pick up your phone to check one little thing, and suddenly it’s 45 minutes later. If this happens to you, especially when you’re supposed to be doing homework, you’re not alone. Phones are designed to keep your attention, which…
A lot of students hit a point in college where they think: “I’ve always been a good student… so why is this suddenly so hard?” It’s not because they aren’t smart. It’s because college is different. In high school, everything…
For many parents of graduating seniors, college preparation has focused on applications, housing, orientation, and financial aid. But there is another transition that often catches students off guard once classes begin: textbooks. Today’s high school students rarely use traditional textbooks…
As the spring semester wraps up, most students are focused on finals and summer plans. Reflection is probably the last thing on your mind, which is understandable! But if you don’t reflect now, you’ll likely forget what actually needs to…
Finals are stressful for pretty much everyone. The goal of a good schedule isn’t to cram more in, it’s to build something you can realistically stick to. Here’s some tips on how to do that: 1. Start by taking a…
Everyone tells students to go to office hours, but many students are hesitant. Students often wonder… What would I say? What if I don’t have a “real” question? What if it’s just me and the professor sitting there? What if…
Spring break is a great time to relax, sleep in, and pause thinking about assignments for a few days, but it can also be a great time to reset. By this point in the semester, a lot of students feel…
When we work with college students and they’re struggling, it’s vital that we help them pick up wins. A win can be anything: making it to class, a good test score, getting an assignment in on time, going to the…
Time management is a foundational skill that all people need to find a system. This is never more relevant than when students make the transition from high school to college. I often find that once students are able to become…
First, take a breath. One exam does not make or break your semester, even when it really feels like it does. That sinking feeling after a bad grade is real, but at some point you have to decide what happens…