Ginny's Helpful Blogs

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.

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. 

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.