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Ginny's Helpful Blogs

How to Make Friends in College

How to Make Friends in College

I've always loved when the store aisles are filled with fresh new notebooks, pencils, and cute school supplies for back to school season. But as students & parents prep for the new semester by shopping for dorm decor, backpacks, and (*cough cough*) planners, I think it's easy to forget what students need to succeed in the school year.

College Parenting Tip: The Final Summer Together

College Parenting Tip: The Final Summer Together

If your grad seems “prickly” this summer, you’re not alone.  When my eldest was heading off to college, I was new to it all and just didn’t understand but now with three having gone, I finally GET IT. 

Beyond Dorm Decor:  College Level Academics

Beyond Dorm Decor: College Level Academics

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.  

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A Prof’s Manifesto on Paper Planners in a High-Tech World

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

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Getting Along With Your College Roommate

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.

Ratemyprofessors(.com), Registration, & Drop/Add with Coursicle

Ratemyprofessors(.com), Registration, & Drop/Add with Coursicle

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

An Introduction to the planner by its creator, Prof. Ginny Horan

An Introduction to the planner by its creator, Prof. Ginny Horan

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

Hey Student, Here's How To Use Your Planner!

Hey Student, Here's How To Use Your Planner!

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

Don't give yourself choices you don't actually have!

Don't give yourself choices you don't actually have!

You already MADE the decision so follow through.

An Essay is like a Krabby Patty

An Essay is like a Krabby Patty

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. 

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