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Students constantly hear “college is not like high school” but it doesn’t really sink in. What exactly does that mean?  How is it different and WHY is it different? Understanding what's expected and the reason behind it can help students prepare for the transition.  

With every passing year since returning to teaching in 2007, I saw more and more students struggling to complete their schoolwork.

These days, colleges and social media do a lot to assure that compatible freshman can find each other when it comes time to pick a roommate.

Here is how to use the Coursicle app to get a better schedule using the Drop/Add option at most colleges and universities.

Find out more about the Centered Student Planner with a video from it's creator, Prof. Ginny Horan  

Most people are visual learners so "seeing" what they need to do, written in a planner, helps them remember.

You already MADE the decision so follow through.

If you are a student whose heart sinks when you hear the word essay, take heart. The key to writing a strong essay is to remember that it is like a krabby patty. 

College is where you will make very deep friendships that will sustain you far more than any romance, so focus on your friends as much as you can. 

For many college students, this is finals week and taking exams remotely and finishing papers from home during the pandemic adds a whole additional layer of stress.  Students feel distracted, overwhelmed and exhausted from all the screen-based, self-directed learning.