Feb 23, 2021 | Article, First Weeks of College, Transitioning
College classes start up again soon—and whether your student is a freshman or senior, it can be a stressful time for both parties due to finances, moving, and new experiences. You might think that because you’re assisting financially – tuition payments, rent,...
Jan 5, 2021 | Article, Transitioning
Parents take note. There are more helpful websites focused on your needs. The Today Show has a parenting post, Huffington Post and The Washington Post among many others. We are pleased to see the attention by media companies and the help they can provide for parents...
Dec 1, 2016 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Success, Transitioning
As college parents, we have witnessed the influence of our children’s friends. From elementary school to high school many of us have taken steps to encourage certain friendships or even to discourage other friendships. We also know that great teachers, good...
Sep 9, 2012 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
We fundamentally believe in the value of higher education to advance the quality of the lives of the students, families and communities where they eventually serve. Evaluating a college education and its value as an investment is complex. We have attempted...
Sep 1, 2012 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
We have a continuing theme regarding the first year experience of college students that we are exploring. Most families we speak with share with us the anxiety about this transition. The reality is that families of new college students recognize that...
Aug 30, 2012 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
Parents of new college students recognize that the transition to college is a BIG deal. The transition is a major life event for both students and the family. In fact, according to the research by UCLA – about 25% of freshmen students do not...
Dec 1, 2011 | Article, Transitioning
First day. Freshman year. Alone. Nervous. It was like being a baby bird, and then your mother comes home to nest one day and tells you, “Go ahead. Fly.” I stood on the campus of Howard University in a daze. Upperclassmen brushed past me, hurriedly running to class....
Sep 30, 2011 | Article, Transitioning
According to a recent article on Inside Higher Ed, Duke University just launched their first-ever sophomore convocation, where the university aimed to inspire and reassure the sophomore students that they’re not only valued at the institution – they’re essential. The...
Aug 11, 2011 | Article, Transitioning
College classes start up again soon—and whether your student is a freshman or senior, it can be a stressful time for both parties due to finances, moving, and new experiences. You might think that because you’re assisting financially – tuition payments, rent,...
Mar 29, 2011 | Article, Transitioning
When you want something in life, it’s best to have a plan for how you will get it. Everyone wants a life of financial security—the ability to save and invest so that your money is working for you in a way that enables you to fulfill your life’s goals. To...
