Although more than two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, college students still have a lot to consider when traveling. Understandably, spring and summer are a time when traveling safety becomes the primary concern for students — and their parents. While traveling should...
Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic only accelerated the US opioid epidemic. Although the recent lockdowns have passed, there seems to be no end to the rise in opioid overdoses, especially among college students. Recent statistics even suggest drug-related fatalities have increased throughout the U.S. Estimates from the...
College students won’t feel independent unless they have plenty of practice! Although we may not think of independence as a trainable skill, there are plenty of techniques parents can use to make their students feel in control of their lives. Students who have experience taking on...
By now, you’re probably hearing a lot of holiday music these days if you’ve been shopping for gifts or watching commercials. Unfortunately, listening to songs like “White Christmas” or “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” weren't directed at the college student audience, and don’t necessarily provide...
While all colleges strive to create a safe environment for their students, campuses aren’t immune to crime. It’s easy for students to get lulled into a false sense of security once they arrive at their new home. Although safety measures have improved on college campuses,...
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...