Here’s some advice for these amazing moms of soon-to-be high school grads: Embrace the mixture of emotions. While you may have been expecting a profound sense of accomplishment and relief…
Whether faced with indecision about which school to attend, disappointment resulting from a dream school rejection, and/or uncertainty associated with being placed on a waitlist, soon-to-be college students may need…
In addition to my full-time position as assistant professor of higher education leadership, I am also a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) (idiinventory.com). Through my work with…
In my role of helping students succeed in college, I usually interact with parents in three different scenarios: during new student orientation, Family Weekend, and when parents are really upset.…
Soon enough, your student may know what it’s like to feel motivated by their vision for a future career, and then somehow to feel unmotivated in classes, despite working hard…
Here are some steps you can take to make the most out of this special point in time: 1. Examine, embrace and celebrate where you are There’s no doubt that…
New experiences, new knowledge, and a new understanding of themselves are all themes related to students experiencing their first year in college. It is commonly known that the transition into…
Along with the heights and delights of being a part of an educational community, there are also moments that bring obstacles. Sometimes those challenging days stand alone, and in other…
Students and parents imagine the first year is filled with new and fun experiences, and while that exists, college also brings new stressors that can be challenging to manage. So…
California is a unique state given its collection of natural disasters that have occurred in this region over time. According to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, California’s most common natural disasters…
This is a thought that plagues many families who send a loved one off to college. This Fall 2021 marked the first time that hundreds of thousands of students left…
According to the US Department of Education, between 2000 and 2015, the college-going rate among Hispanic high school graduates grew from 22 to 37%. And between 2016 and 2017, the…