College Years advice from College4Careers
“Columbia, Stanford, and Chicago law will charge more than $100,000 PER YEAR to attend… Several of their law school peers are poised just below it and will surpass six figures soon…” by Greta Anderson of Inside Higher Ed https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/08/21/columbia-stanford-and-chicago-law-schools-now-cost-more-100000-attend
You don’t need to wait until college is over to make your mark! Here is a great example of two college students who took an entrepreneurship class together at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and launched a non-profit with a mission to put a hat on every child battling cancer [...]
Parents of college students can be caught off-guard when they learn that scholarship/loan funds have been cut off, a student is dropped from their major, or they are not going to graduate on time. Here are some tips to help you avoid these situations: 1. At the end of each quarter/semester, have [...]
For college students, fall semester grades have probably been posted. This might be a good time to remind students why GPA matters in college: 1. Academic Standing – low grades can mean suspension from impacted programs (business, engineering, nursing, etc.) or inability to earn a degree 2. Financial Aid – falling below [...]
The first year of college can be stressful, scary, and overwhelming but the “Student's Guide To Your First Year of College” YouTube video guides are here to set them up for success... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVix8d69sPe4PZ5M0YCmgdqIcFmvGuMZ0
David L. Kirp, author of “The College Dropout Scandal,” wrote an interesting Op-Ed piece in the Los Angeles Times that highlights getting into college is only one piece of the puzzle: “About 10% to 20% of students who are accepted by a college inform the institution they are coming, pay a [...]
It’s the little things we tend to forget so take one last look to see if any of these items still need to be packed! Flashlight Rain jacket A nice outfit for dress-up events or career fairs/interviews Umbrella Mini hammer and screwdriver Hat Sunglasses Wallet Credit card ATM card Cellphone charger [...]
Dorm décor can make a space much more inviting to students and it gives them a chance to show off a little of their personality. Check out the online dorm sections for retailers like Pottery Barn Teen, Bed Bath & Beyond, IKEA, Target, and The Container Store for ideas and inspiration. [...]
We may not even think about back-to-school school supply shopping once students hit college but there are a few basic supplies they will need. And if you send them with the right supplies they can avoid the higher prices at the campus bookstores! Backpack Notebook Notebook dividers Composition books or single/multiple [...]
Some students may be naturally messy but once they have to live in a shared space they begin to miss the tidiness of home. Having cleaning supplies on-hand when the dirt and grime gets to be too much to handle can be the push they need to put them to use. And [...]
