Managing Roommate Conflicts
Managing Roommate Conflicts Article courtesy of University Housing Now that we are more than a month in to the school year, we felt it is a good time to check in with you and offer some tips on how to… Read More
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Helping My Homesick College Student
Helping My Homesick College Student Has your student been struggling with homesickness? What can you do to assist them? How can you help? Most college students experience homesickness. For some, it may last a few days until they acclimate to… Read More
EDPSY 110 Helps Your Student Choose And Use Their Major
EDPSY 110 Helps Your Student Choose And Use Their Major Students have often express concerns with choosing a major and/or are unsure how to use their major once they have graduated. The Educational Psychology Department offers a course to help… Read More
Student Success Center Offering Academic Workshops
Student Success Center Offering Academic Workshops The Student Success Center is sponsoring a workshop series this fall focused on providing practical skills to combat common student issues. Topics include: Time management (prioritizing and planning) Study skills (exploring styles and methods)… Read More
Taking Advantages Of The Resources Offered By Panther Academic Support Services
A Parent’s Guide to Academic Support at UW-Milwaukee: Panther Academic Support Services (PASS) Many students have found value in attending Panther Academic Support Services (PASS) weekly tutoring, Supplemental Instruction review sessions, as well as exam review sessions, to help achieve… Read More
Surviving The First Six Weeks Of School
Surviving The First Six Weeks Of School The first six weeks of school might well turn out to be the most challenging for your student. They’ll be adapting to the academic and social rigors of college while also learning to… Read More
Understanding The Rhythm Of College Life
Understanding The Rhythm Of College Life Certain times in the academic year tend to be universally challenging to students. Parents and families who understand the ups and downs of the first college year are better able to help their students… Read More
Moving In To University Housing
Moving In To University Housing One of the biggest transitions your students will face as they head off to college will be the change in their living environment. For many, it will be their first experience living away from home…. Read More
First-Year Focus: Overcoming A Poor Start Academically
First-Year Focus: Overcoming A Poor Start Academically It’s not uncommon for a student (or their parent) to be disappointed in their grades after the first semester or two of college. Some students even end up on Academic Probation – which can… Read More
When Should A Student Pick A Major?
When Should A Student Pick A Major? As the spring semester begins, many families ask if their undecided student should be picking a major. Others ask if it’s OK if their student changes their major. These are common questions. Many… Read More