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? 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
There’s No Place Like Home! Or Is There? Before you know it, your student may be returning home for the holidays. By this time, we would expect you have seen your college student return home at least one other time… Read More
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
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
How To Talk About Involvement With New Students Student Involvement is more than just student organizations. Do not wait to get involved! Being involved in something (organization, programming, a job, leadership programs, etc.) is proven to increase retention and persistence… Read More
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
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
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
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