Having to say goodbye when summer rolls around
Mourning the Friendship Separation

Being separated from college friends during the summer hiatus can be traumatic and troubling for students. Bonds develop quickly and strongly during the year, as students experience everything together, from classes to meals to deep 2 a.m. conversations in the laundry room.
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Social networking sites attracting millions of college students
The Facebook Phenomenon

Cyber communities or social networking sites such as Facebook.com and MySpace.com have become part of millions of students’ daily lives. They post profiles to these sites, typically as a way to share more about themselves and meet new friends.
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What to watch for
Technological Addiction and Isolation

It’s a beautiful, sunny day, the kind of day that makes it impossible to stay inside. Yet, your student is hunkered down, fiddling on the computer for hours, with little regard for the world outside. If this scenario sounds about right, your student may be addicted to technology.
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Different Ways of Learning
What Learning Style Does Your Student Use?

People process and absorb information in very different ways. And, as your student digs into finals this month, chances are that his learning style is what helped him get this far.
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