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Basics of Budgeting in College (And a Student Budget Example)
College freshmen should create budgets too! This week Charlie from College Life Made Easy shares tips for creating your college budget.
How to Help Your Homesick College Freshman
Is your college freshman’s homesickness normal? Yes, and here are 6 things you as a parent can do about it.
How to Cope With Loneliness During Freshman Year
Feeling lonely? You’re normal. Discover 4 ways you can stop feeling so alone and start making friends during your freshman year!
How Often Should I Go Home From College?
How often should a college freshman go home? Every weekend? Every other weekend? Learn how visiting home impacts you as a college student!
Why Your Freshman's Grades Are Lower in College (And What You Can Do About It)
Academic success in high school does not guarantee this trend will repeat in college. Learn why your freshman’s grades might be lower than you expected and how you can help!
7 Questions First-Time College Roommates Ask
What should you expect when living with a college roommate for the first time? Find the answer to these 7 common questions!
A College Parent Identity Crisis: Who Am I Now?
How do you avoid losing who you are after dropping off your college freshman? Consider these 3 suggestions!
How to Organize Your College Schedule
You know time management is not your thing. Now that you’re in college your lack of organization is killing your grades. Try these 4 tips to conquer your crazy college schedule!
How to Study for Your First College Test
Studying for your first college test can be intimidating. You may feel overwhelmed and bewildered. But don’t panic! Follow these 4 simple study tips and conquer each college test.
How to Prevent Roommate Conflict
Even with nice roommates, you may find yourself feeling frustrated. No one thing is a big deal. But living in a small room with other people is more difficult than you thought it would be. Avoid the drama by preventing conflicts before they start.
How to Make Friends at College
You arrived to college knowing literally 1 person: yourself. You find yourself arriving to class right before it begins. You avoid eye contact on the sidewalk. And you do these things to avoid awkward interactions with strangers. Making new friends can be difficult. Try using these 4 simple steps.
How To Use Your College Syllabus
Why does your college professor use a syllabus? What even is a syllabus? What happens if you lose it? This blog post answers all these questions and provides helpful tips for using your college syllabus.
3 Tips for Your First Week of College Classes
No matter how much you planned for this you still don’t feel prepared. Your first week of freshmen college classes are here. Here are 3 simple tips to help you feel confident and prepared as you head into this brand new experience called college.