According to TRiO, a national organization with programs supporting first-generation college students, a First-Generation student is any individual whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree in the United States. The National Center for Education Statistics data shows that after 3 years of enrollment, 33% of first-generation college students leave college without a degree compared to…

I’m fairly certain the last thing most college students want someone to suggest to them is a great book recommendation, as if you all aren’t spending all of your time reading and studying as it is. Ok, fair enough. Lucky for you, I’m not really here to suggest a book as much as to suggest…

Setting goals is essential for academic and personal growth. Goal setting provides a roadmap that helps students stay focused, motivated, and organized amidst the challenges and distractions that college life presents. The purpose of this blog post is to explain the importance of goal setting for college students. The Importance of Goal Setting: Your college…

Think of an incident in the past 3 years, that in that moment, felt like a major blow or setback, a “I’m never going to recover from this” type of feeling. Maybe you failed a class, bombed a final, or found yourself on academic warning or probation.  Or maybe it was completely different–you lost your…

The start of any semester in college is always the busiest. From confirming course schedules and purchasing textbooks while juggling work commitments, family, and friends. Despite the constant juggling, it is important for college students to practice good academic habits that lead to academic success! Please follow these tips that will assist you on your…