September 4, 2012 One of the toughest things you may have to deal with in college is a bad roommate.  A bad roommate, in this context, is someone who is putting you in danger.  Examples of bad roommates include: One ... read more »

July 13, 2012 One of the most important things about college is knowing how to get things done efficiently and accurately, but also knowing who to hang out with and when to hang out with them. The people you interact ... read more »

July 13, 2012 For starters, being homesick happens to everyone at some point or another and is completely normal. College is a new chapter in your life and the start of living life on your own. The sooner you get over ... read more »

July 13, 2012 In high school many students were used to having their own rooms. They used their rooms to get away, study and relax. But when you go to college and live in a dorm your freshman year, you will probably ... read more »

July 13, 2012 A large part of college is developing friendships, and having numerous chances to immerse yourself in many new fun and exciting activities. Developing lifelong friends and acquaintances, and having fun ... read more »

July 13, 2012 One of the biggest adjustments in college is getting yourself to class. This is especially challenging when classes are early in the morning. One of the surest ways to fail a class is to not attend. This ... read more »

July 13, 2012 Staying active describes your level of engagement with your education. An active student will attend every class and participate, become a part of campus activities, develop close friends, and maintain ... read more »

July 13, 2012 Almost every student has had a time in college when they were really down. A run of bad grades can trigger such a time. A break-up in a relationship is another likely cause of a down period. Problems at ... read more »

July 13, 2012 All of us have seen a picture that has a mob of people in some setting. The challenge is to find a character by the name of Waldo in the picture. The challenge can be maddening. There’s two lessons ... read more »

July 13, 2012 If you are like many students, you never had to really work in high school. When you got to college you knew it would be different. You studied more for your first round of tests than you ever studied ... read more »