Sending students off to college can sometimes be an anxious time for parents. These concerns ramp up when parents think about students traveling on and off-campus after dark. Students deserve to have a social life but also need to know how to be safe. Parents...
As the sun sets on summer, college campuses are prepping for a new dawn this fall. While every first semester is noteworthy, this year’s fall term has an extra significance for students. For the first time since the pandemic began, students can finally return to...
Although campus safety technology continues to evolve, that doesn’t mean first-time college students should feel intimidated. No matter where students plan on attending school, it’s crucial they know the basics of personal safety. This is especially true for freshmen who are embarking on a new...
Unless they are unabashed bookworms, chances are students are looking forward to a relaxing summer break. Not only is the weather warmer, students have more time to do, well, whatever! No more tests to cram for, no more waking up early, and, in many cases,...
Going to college is as exhilarating as it can be emotionally draining at times. For many students, transitioning to a new environment can prove to be stressful. Even before COVID-19, the number of college students with anxiety, depression, or ADHD has been climbing. Shockingly, the...
According to recent surveys, most college students are ready to get the COVID-19 vaccine. A new report out of College Pulse suggests 75% of students will likely get a vaccine at some point this semester. On top of this news, many colleges recently announced they...
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...
