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The College Slump: What Parents Should Know About College Adjustment

The excitement fades, the workload grows, and homesickness begins to creep in. Maybe there’s radio silence from your students. You, as a parent, just might begin freaking out internally while…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 15, 2025

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3 Steps to Manage Stress

When I meet with students for academic coaching, they often tell me about areas of life where they are attempting to achieve in new environments. Students experience stress because they’re…

Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.October 12, 2025

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If I Knew Then What I Know Now: 12 California College Students’ Advice to Their High School Selves

The future seems far away, and TikTok is distracting. Even the best advice will usually land better if it comes from a peer instead of a parent. So, I rounded…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.October 10, 2025

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Trust Me, I’m a College!

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.…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 6, 2025

Senior Student Student Life

Sexual Assault Reporting Requirements

The Clery Act is named in memory of Jeanne Clery, a Lehigh University student who was raped and murdered in her Residence Hall in 1986. At the time of the…

Neil Best, Ph.D.October 3, 2025

Student Life

Thriving Despite Barriers

I didn’t know how to navigate college – including the acronyms, financial aid, registration, and more. I remember signing paperwork and mailing it back to campus to enroll and arrange…

Jonathon Yorkowitz, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Student Life

The Importance of Belonging

Students’ sense of belonging has also been linked to academic success, persistence, and overall well-being. In fact, students who report a sense of belonging at the end of their first…

Courtney Stevenson, MAOctober 2, 2025

Student Life

What are Hispanic Serving Institutions?

In California alone, there are 176 HSIs. HSIs can be found in 25 states across the nation. If you are interested in viewing a list of HSIs, the Hispanic Association…

Marla Franco, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Senior Student Student Life

7 College Resource Centers You Didn’t Know To Ask About

Service centers such as the library, advising, campus dining, public safety offices, and student life or campus recreation offices are obvious standard ways colleges support students’ physical, social, and academic…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Parenting Student Life

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

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