July 13, 2012 Some of you have had the experience of suddenly realizing that your eye sight has gone bad. Over time your vision declined, but it was so gradual you didn't notice it. Then something made you realize that ... read more »

July 13, 2012 College is a time when you will face many challenges that are very new to you. One specific challenge that you may face is having a professor who is difficult to understand because of language difficulties. ... read more »

July 13, 2012 It’s Thursday night. You’re sitting at your desk, staring at the computer screen, waiting for the grade report to update. With a small ping, it does. But…. the grade isn’t what you thought you ... read more »

July 13, 2012 Coming to college from high school is not an easy transition. You go from living at home, having very little responsibilities, and not having to take care of yourself to being on your own and having to ... read more »

July 13, 2012 It’s surprising that students who are outstanding employees can be terrible students. The same person who always reports for work on time just can’t seem to get up in time to go to class. What is even ... read more »

July 13, 2012 On most campuses, there is a stretch of time when there are no breaks. The way the academic calendars work out, the breaks occur at the beginning of the semester (Labor Day and Martin Luther King Day) ... read more »

July 27, 2012 Online courses are becoming more popular for students.  Many students will take online courses in the summer since they can do these from home.  Some universities are using online formats for heavy enrollment ... read more »

July 27, 2012 In many classes, participating in online discussions can be a significant part of the grade.  In a face-to-face class, you can often hide from in class discussions.  That’s not the case with online ... read more »

July 27, 2012 Online classes require a different level of academic discipline than face-to-face classes.  Most students have the impression that online classes are easier than regular classes, but this is just not ... read more »

May 14, 2014 For many students, working on project teams can be challenging and frustrating.  Doing group work doesn’t have to be stressful if you approach the group assignment with some proven approaches.  These ... read more »