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College Students Share Survival Tips for Moving Out the House

2019

Moving out of mom and dad's house is a huge milestone for many young adults. So to avoid unforeseen circumstances, here's some advice that students have to offer.

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15 Ways to Get Motivated at College

Here are fifteen ways to get your motivation up—and to keep it up—throughout your college career.

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Lynn F. Jacobs, Jeremy S. Hyman
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What to Do if Your College Kid's Grades Are Slipping

The transition from high school to college is not always an easy one.

Article
Sherri Gordon
2021
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The Unseen Reason Working-Class Students Drop Out

We’ve figured out why it’s so hard for first-generation students to succeed in college. The good news is there are easy fixes.

Article
Nicole Stephens, Sarah Townsend
2019
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Study Hard, Play Hard: Have Fun in College Without Your Grades Suffering

First-year students struggle to find time to enjoy all college has to offer while also keeping their studies in check. Here’s how to make it work.

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Amy DiLuna
2015
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1 in 5 College Students Have Anxiety or Depression. Here’s Why

Students and parents need to know from the very beginning of the college experience that the physical and mental well-being of students matters.

Article
David Rosenberg
2018
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The Challenge of First Generation College Students

Despite high satisfaction, first-generation students face multiple problems.

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Eugene Beresin, Khadijah Booth Watkins
2021
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As Students Struggle with Stress and Depression, Colleges Act as Counselors

Dr. Rita DeBate, associate vice president for health and wellness at the University of South Florida, said some students just needed coping skills.

Article
Brad Wolverton
2019
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5 Big Challenges for First Generation College Students

Four times as many first-generation college students will drop out of college compared to their peers with at least one parent who pursued higher education.

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Sharon Greenthal
2022
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A Mind for Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra)

Whether you are a student struggling to fulfill a math or science requirement, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a new skill set, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating material.

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Barbara Oakley
2014
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Three Mindset Shifts that Can Help Students Succeed

Students constantly face obstacles and transitions—and their mindset influences how they respond to them.

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Larry Happel, Chris Hulleman
2019
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