When you think of preparing for success in college, you probably think of developing academic skills. While students will need to read, write, think, and analyze on a college-bound level to complete the work, there are more essential skills college students need. These are skills most students won’t be taught in high school. Study Skills [...]
It can seem like getting into college is the biggest challenge these days. Unfortunately, getting in is only the beginning. The real challenge is staying in and graduating. Years ago, I had a student, J.P., who graduated in the top quarter of his high school class. He was thrilled to be accepted by a number [...]
If you have a student leaving for college this fall, you are probably busy shopping for dorm supplies, making arrangements, and preparing for the big day. All preparations are geared towards one goal – helping students effectively make the transition to college. Here are some tips to help students succeed in their first year. If [...]
Money is always tight in college. Tuition is high, but you still need to pay for food, housing, and you want to have something left over. Here are 10 money saving tips for university students. 1. Get out of college on time! Plan to finish in four years. Every additional semester costs you more money. [...]
Today I’ve got a short video in place of my regular article. Hope you like it. The Disney College Internship Program stands out. The hands on experience and ability to immediately apply classroom learning to the work environment engages students in ways that tradition college classes cannot. If you are the type of [...]
What should I make sure to do and see on a college visit aside from the tour? A college visit is the single best way for you to evaluate a potential college and determine if it could be a good fit for you. I know a lot of families that are adding a quick college [...]
The topic of internships may not seem timely for you, but before you surf off to another page, here are a few things to consider. Early spring is the perfect time for all students (high school and college) to begin making summer plans. Although most internship programs are geared towards college students, there are [...]
Thanksgiving time means football and lots of it. I’m a Rice Owl, a pretty standard mascot. Maybe your school mascot is one of the top twelve most common: eagles, tigers, bulldogs, panthers, knights, lions, bears, hawks, cougars, pioneers, warriors, or wildcats. Here are some odd, interesting, and unique college mascots. (It might be fun [...]
