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Tips and inspiration to get organized and study smart for your BEST SEMESTER EVER!
Reviewing the syllabus at the very start of the semester sets the tone for success. Too often, students dive into classes without ever taking the time to understand what’s coming. This quick read—just...
The Power of Goal-Setting: 5 Research-Backed Reasons Your Student Needs a Clear Plan
Picture your student walking onto campus next semester, excited for a fresh start. There’s that distinctive buzz i...
Imagine your student as the hero of this story: They’ve just crossed the finish line of the fall semester but might be carrying lessons—both good and bad—into the spring. The problem? Many students le...
When finals are around the corner and papers pile up, burnout can feel inevitable. But what if the last weeks of the semester didn’t have to be so overwhelming? Here’s a roadmap to keep your energy up...
Imagine waking up knowing exactly what you need to tackle, no more endless scrolling or scrambling to remember what’s due. Creating your daily to-do list the night before is one of the simplest but mo...
Creating a balanced daily schedule is one of the most powerful things a college student can do to succeed academically, stay organized, and still have time for everything else. But a good schedule isn...
It’s frustrating to watch someone procrastinate endlessly on a project or assignment. You see their potential, but they’re stuck. Maybe they’re paralyzed by the pressure of getting it "just right," or...
We’ve all seen it: a large assignment like a term paper, project, or presentation sits on the syllabus for weeks, quietly looming. And then, before you know it, the deadline is just around the corner....
In a world filled with distractions, getting students to focus in class can feel like an uphill battle. I see it everyday. The classroom isn’t just where they sit and listen; it’s where learning happ...
Midterm Grades Are Your Roadmap, Not Your Identity
Midterms are a milestone, not a finish line. As students face their midterm grades, it's important for them—and parents as well—to view this moment ...
Failure feels heavy. As a parent, seeing your college student fail an exam can leave you both feeling lost, anxious, and maybe even a little (or a lot) frustrated. But here’s the important part—it’s n...
So, something interesting happened to me this week. I had a student come up to me before class and ask me if he could leave class early to attend a training session for a volunteer program he was wor...
