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...
Graduation season came and went. What should have been a momentous occasion in the lives of students was drastically altered by the pandemic. However, students, their families, and schools found new and innovative ways to celebrate the occasion. Many students had to pack up their dorm...
Tips to Help Students and Parents Maintain Their Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing While at Home Sometimes Staying Indoors Can Open Up New Doors Staying indoors for a long period of time can sometimes negatively affect your physical and mental health and wellbeing. It can make you...
The blog is dedicated to helping college students stay healthy and maintain their well-being while in college--it’s another way that Umergency is there for you! By Maddy Arnold, recent LMU alumna COVID-19 is quickly impacting college life all over the world. In the United States, many colleges...
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....
As college students embark upon their spring break adventures, now may be an appropriate time for parents to think about their children’s safety. Research shows that two-thirds of the 60 percent of college students that drank alcohol in the past month engaged in binge drinking. Those...
This holiday season, who really needs another scarf, candle or tie? Parents are hotwired to do things for their sons and daughters that make their lives easier. But at this phase of their development, it’s more effective to empower these young adults by giving them...
It’s hard to believe that the new school year is upon us. Soon your student will be settled into their new surroundings and acclimated to college life. Everything is under control…until the unexpected occurs. Whether you’re a student or a parent, most people — from both...