What’s sometimes overlooked in the preparation process is that the child you dropped off just a few months prior may be returning home transformed in one way or another with…
That is why every spring, families celebrate acceptance letters as if they were championship wins. It is a joyful moment, but it can also bring quiet pressure to pick the…
I have served in higher education for almost 20 years in various settings, from a small private school to a large state school. Through my diverse experiences in student affairs,…
AI is a robust and growing field; many students are naturally drawn to it. But here’s the twist: while AI offers incredible opportunities, stepping back and thinking beyond the trend…
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.…
Parents & Family Weekend can also be an opportunity to take an up-close look at the investment you just made, bring some fall or winter clothing that may soon be…
Three self-care tips for parents with teens in their senior year of high school from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4974234
Amidst pervasive life change and the undertaking of new challenges, it is not uncommon for students to consider a shift in their career pathways and the training necessary to get…
Ages ago when I was a freshman in college, I went to dinner at the Santa Monica Cheesecake Factory with my entire suite to get to know one another. Despite…
Reasons to talk about saving for college with your teen from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4974234
I went on to law school, then spent 15 years in higher education. When I began exploring a career pivot about a year ago, I found myself drawn back to…
College students are taught that the next four years are the ones to look forward to and will someday be the ones they wish to return to. However, by encouraging…