5 Signs Fear is Stopping You Fear is tricky. It can sneak up on you and take over certain areas of your life. The worst part is that you don’t even recognize how much it’s ruining your life. You can’t let fear string you along. It will suck out your courage, hope, and determination. I […]
What college bound adults might need to know, Part 2.
This is the continuation of the adult student version of 20 things college freshmen should know. The original blog, written for the young people attending college right after high school can be found here. My first blog on this can be found here. Find a school club you find interesting and go to a meeting. […]
Studying at home when you have children
Have you wondered how you can study at home, with your children? You might find some of these tips to be helpful. Do you think that raising children and earning a degree cannot be done at the same time? The answer to the second question is the most positive YES! People do this all […]
What is the connection between financial aid and class attendance? Can not attending class hurt me?
Can not attending class really hurt you financially or otherwise? I am not referring to students who miss a class here and there. I am addressing students who do not do anything in a class for at least two or more weeks and (sometimes) counting. Attendance is connected to school loans and grants and, sometimes, […]
Starting college after 30? Here are some things College-bound Adults might Need to Know
I happened to see a blog post with 20 Things all freshmen need to know as its title. I crossed out the All. The problem with many posts such as this is that they apply to students who are starting college directly after high school. You are an adult college-bound student. College-bound adult students need […]
How to improve time management skills
Do you want to improve your time management skills? Be honest with yourself here. Do you want to improve your time management skills, but find To-Do lists do not work? Do you have a calendar, but have done little with it for weeks? Are you trying to get everything on your To-Do list done and […]