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The Power of Internships: Cultivate Opportunities That Last a Lifetime

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…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 1, 2025

Student Life

Part-Time Jobs in College: Balancing the Trade-Offs

At first glance, the answer seems obvious. A paycheck builds independence, teaches responsibility, and helps cover everyday costs. But like most things in college, it’s not that simple.For example, a…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDSeptember 14, 2025

Student Life

Navigating University Events While Divorced or Separated

For parents who were already divorced or separated, you may have some systems that you created, and some of you may need to process a relationship transition during your student’s…

Megan FisherAugust 5, 2025

Senior Student Student Life

Dorm Room Shopping: Tips to Enjoy this Rite of Passage

As you embark on this adventure together, keep the following tips in mind to make the most of your experience. 1. Make a detailed list before you shop. Most schools…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 2, 2025

Senior Student Student Life

5 Tips to Share with Your First-Generation College Student

College is an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and make life-changing friends and memories. But since many parents of first-generation college students can’t speak from experience about thriving in college,…

ScholarShare 529June 25, 2025

Strengthen Your Student’s Growth Mindset

Parenting Student Life

The Summer Before They Leave: Five Conversations to Have

One day, you're excitedly dropping your child off at preschool for a few hours, and the next, you're on the hunt, with a heavy heart, for extra-long twin bed sheets…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.June 24, 2025

Student Life

How To Get It All Done!

These activities are beneficial if they don’t replace the core reason for attending college: earning a degree. As your student prepares for college life, having a few tips and tools…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.June 20, 2025

Junior Student Senior Student Student Life

Invest in Yourself

As your student considers what the college experience will look like for them, I would like to offer a letter of encouragement based on my experience. Now, as a college…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.June 15, 2025

Student Life

“Am I Enough?”

As powerful as this affirmation sounds, however, we must pause for a moment to consider—is this merely a great sounding statement, or do underrepresented students authentically own and take to…

Michelle Samuels-Jones, Ed.D.April 2, 2025

Student Life

What’s Greek Life All About?

Perhaps you're not familiar with Greek Life on a college campus and what it involves. You might wonder if you should encourage or discourage them from learning more about Greek…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.February 26, 2024

Student Life

Finding a Place of Belonging Through Student Organization Involvement

An excellent way for your student to get connected and feel part of the campus community is by joining a student organization. Regardless of where your student attends college, numerous…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.January 2, 2024

Parenting Senior Student Student Life

5 Tips for Helping First-Year Students Make Connections

If they are like every other student who arrived on campus, there will be some bumps along the way as they embark on this new journey. In today’s connected and…

Gregory Bish, Ph.D.July 28, 2023

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