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Embrace Growth and Change in a Student's First Year
Tweet Share on Facebook November 30, 2011 CommentThere's an inside joke in higher education that students don't really return from Thanksgiving break. With only a few weeks left, many students mentally check out after being home for Thanksgiving and don't completely give it their all between now and winter break.
Are they physically on campus? You bet. Mentally? Not so much.
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Holiday Survival Guide for College Students and Parents
Tweet Share on Facebook November 23, 2011 CommentHeading home for Thanksgiving or winter break can seem like approaching an oasis to college students and their parents. For students, home cooking, being able to sleep in their old beds, and just relaxing back at home can be positively dreamy. For parents, having their children back, with all of their quirky behaviors and endearing qualities, can feel like things are finally back to normal.
[Get holiday travel tips for college students.]
But what can parents and students expect "normal" to feel like after a student has started college?
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How to Survive on Limited Funds Until Semester Break
Tweet Share on Facebook November 16, 2011 CommentAs students (and their parents) start to focus on Thanksgiving break, taking a look at one's financial situation usually isn't at the top of the to-do list. Unfortunately, however, the last few weeks of the fall semester can wreak havoc on a student's financial life if everyone isn't prepared.
Sure, you're busy trying to finish all your projects before you leave for Thanksgiving break—and those definitely take a priority right now! But once you finish up your major academic projects, make sure to add "check bank account balance" to your dwindling to-do list.
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Holiday Travel Tips for College Students
Tweet Share on Facebook November 9, 2011 CommentRight when the pressure of the fall semester really starts to ramp up, a lovely sight appears on the horizon: Thanksgiving break.
For many students, Thanksgiving comes at the perfect time. Midterms, research papers, group projects, and burnout are all starting to take their toll. The simple pleasures of sleeping in one's own bed and enjoying some home cooking are not to be underestimated for the college crowd!
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Know the Facts About College Binge Drinking
Tweet Share on Facebook November 2, 2011 CommentWith National Drug Facts Week taking place from October 31 to November 6, 2011, it seems timely to discuss a serious and important topic: college binge drinking.
Part of being a college student—or the parent of a college student—is learning to live an educated, informed life. Ideally, one's time to learn and grow doesn't stop when a person steps outside of the classroom. So when it comes to understanding binge drinking, it's important to know the facts.
