The first day you go to college, everything changes. You realize that your last "free" summer is likely gone. No longer will anyone make sure you go to your classes and turn in your assignments. There's lots of freedom, but there's also a lot of responsibility. Here are 4 life lessons you'd do well to learn quickly... ONE: Be Bold and Take Initiative One of the hardest realizations as an adult is that you must fight for what you want. If you are passive, if you just wait for

Transitioning from high school to college is a big change. Students go from living under their parents’ roofs in the same routine of school and chores to a forced independence. With new chores and schedule-setting, new freedoms and new restrictions, college is a whole new phase in life, setting the stage for adulthood. For many people, especially teens with a greater dependency on routine and consistency, it can be quite difficult to adapt. Though it may be challenging, there

Are you exhausted all the time? Unable to find motivation or energy? Feeling emotionally drained? These are symptoms of burnout, a form of intense exhaustion that comes after long or intense periods of stress—whether mental, physical or emotional. Though these are commonly labeled as a career-issue, many students also experience these symptoms. There are three types of burnout: overload burnout, under-challenged burnout, and neglect burnout. Overload Burnout This is when a pe

Every parent has big dreams for their kids. You want them to succeed in life, and be happy, and have opportunities to do great things. A big part of helping them achieve this is making sure they graduate high school. Utilize the following tips to encourage your teen to graduate high school. Help Them Academically One of the biggest struggles for teens in high school is just the amount of academic work they need to do to graduate. Often, teenagers receive hours worth of homewo

You’ve probably heard that college is expensive. Who hasn’t by this point? There’s been lots of talk and debate about the amount of student debt college students have and continue to accumulate. All of that discussion about dire financial straits can be stressful, so what can be done to reduce that stress? Stick to a Budget It sounds old hat, but planning out a budget for college and sticking to it is one of the most important things you can do to manage your finances in col

College life is a very different phase, unlike school life. A college is a place where we have to deal with things with maturity. The life of a college is very interesting but very hectic. Stress, distractions, bullying, discrimination, ragging, exam pressure, peer pressure etc.. are some evils that circulate in colleges. Well, it’s very important to have a timetable which is neither too tight nor too loose. Here are some ways to avoid burnout in college : Have 3 achievabl

Online learning can be intense, but it’s the reality for many this coming school year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on. For most people, it’s drastically different from what they’re used to doing. Instead of being able to go onto campus and study in the library, you’re suddenly stuck at home with your computer, staring out a window while being crushed under the weight of deadlines that don’t feel as real as they did when things were in person. How can you survive

College students experience a considerable amount of stress because of several factors like deadlines, examinations, juggling work and study, poor time management and out of control debts. Some aspects of a college experience like peer pressure, identity issues and not fitting in, as well as the difficulty that comes with it, will all affect the student’s personal and emotional well-being. Stress occurs when your tension level exceeds your energy level, resulting in an overlo

When you were in high school, your life was pretty well scheduled out. For a third of the day, you were at school and in class. When you get to college, everything changes. Your classes will be much more spaced out, and you will have what feels like more free time. However, the workload and expectations of college are much more challenging. To avoid falling behind, you will need to handle some common distractions. Turn Off Push Notifications Your phone can be a great tool fo

You’re experiencing your first taste of real freedom. You’re taking the classes you want to take, studying the subjects you’re interested in plus managing your schedule and your own money. You’ve been excited about this stage of your life forever, but there was one thing you might not have been prepared for: the stress. Life suddenly gets a lot more complicated when you’re making decisions on your own and everything hinges on your choices. Part of getting an education is lea