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…
For many students, getting started on a task is the single hardest part of completing schoolwork. The difficulty is rarely about ability. More often, it is about initiation. Supporting students who struggle with task initiation is not as simple as…
College is often described as academically intense—and it is. Students face rigorous coursework, complex material, packed schedules, and constant evaluation. Syllabi outline dozens of deadlines. Professors expect independence. No one checks in daily to ensure assignments are started. Unlike high…
When a student struggles with executive function challenges, each day can be a slog to get through. It can be a stressful and difficult process filled with missteps, second guessing, and forgetting. Let’s take a glance at what a typical…
“Use the resources on campus.” It’s such a cliche. Almost on a weekly basis I have parents telling me that they said that exact thing to their kids. And yet, it’s so true. Students need to access the free resources…