Getting and Staying Organized: 20 Helpful Tips for Your Busy College Student
By Kelly Hutcheson, Counseling and Life Development Intern

As many of you know, college can be a very rewarding yet also a very stressful experience for a student. Between meeting the demands of classes, studying for exams, and in many cases working a full- or part-time job to help pay for tuition, college students must also find time to socialize and to take part in the unique opportunities that the college environment can provide. Given the increasingly hectic schedules that many college students today are facing, encouraging your student to get and to stay organized becomes especially important...[more]

Parenting a Commuter Student

Commuter students are juggling a lot, including making a place for themselves academically, socially and involvement-wise on campus. Campus life is not just for those students living in the residence halls! It's for commuters and their families, too.

You can help your student find his place and get the most out of college life...[more]

When Your Student Has a Conflict

A roommate conflict, a struggle between two friends, a misunderstanding with a professor—your student is bound to get wrapped up in conflict at some point during her collegiate career. This can be difficult to hear about as that student's parent or family member. Yet, it's all a natural, even healthy part of the developmental process.

When handled well, conflict can be a learning tool and an opportunity for growth. So, rather than shielding your student from conflict...[more]

Planning for a Safe Spring Break

Spring Break is right around the corner. And, if your student is traveling to mark the occasion, whether it's to another country or a neighboring state, you can offer the following reminders...[more]