Charlie Ternan was 22-years-old and just three-weeks shy of his college graduation when he died of fentanyl poisoning in May 2020. The pill he got online turned out to be a fake painkiller made of the dangerous opioid - a fentapill. Since Charlie's death, his...
Long before midterms, most students are focused on the fun times that await them on Spring Break. While every student deserves some “fun in the sun,” that doesn’t mean the coronavirus has taken a vacation. Students need to understand the importance of being cautious this Spring...
My husband and I were still adjusting to our new empty-nester lifestyle, as our daughter, Alex, had moved to an out-of-state college just months before. Everything was fine – or so we thought – until the late-night call that no parent ever wants to receive. “Mom, it’s me....
2020 was anything but a routine year, and chances are 2021 will be just as unpredictable. As college students return from winter break, they might feel uncertain about how to navigate the spring semester. However, it’s still important to establish strategies for long-term success in the...
At long last, winter break has arrived! After a grueling fall semester, college students finally have a chance to relax and reconnect with loved ones. However, be wary of taking winter break too easy! While it's essential to get some R&R, college students should be wary...
Staying healthy — it’s on everybody’s minds lately. With the holiday season fast approaching, we all need to decide how to celebrate without jeopardizing anyone’s safety — and that includes college students! Just because students aren’t in the CDC’s high-risk category doesn’t mean that they should...
Let’s be honest: COVID-19 may not stop college students from partying this Halloween. After all, one of the highlights of going to college is socializing and building life-long friendships. And according to the CDC, if students celebrate in smaller groups outdoors this Halloween, there may...
Let’s be real: 2020 has been a challenge for everyone in every respect. Schools and universities certainly have not been spared from the uncertainty of COVID-19. Many schools across the nation have gone completely remote, leaving several campuses eerily vacant. And while some schools may...
College can be stressful on its own, but what happens when you add coronavirus to the “curriculum”? Short answer—you get a lot of uncertainty. Understandably, many young adults feel anxious and depressed as they navigate these challenging circumstances. In fact, recent data suggests there has been...
After a year of school that finished under unique circumstances, it’s easy to understand that you may just want to “slack off” this summer. You deserve to take time to relax, recharge, and otherwise enjoy your break. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t suggest...