I recently received an email from a parent who is desperately frustrated over the struggles her middle-school son is facing. He has been diagnosed with ADHD and bi-polar disorder. School and everyday life, she says, is a real struggle; he looses everything and forgets everything. Like every other student I have met with these same characteristics, he also happens to be brilliant.
Understanding Your Professor
Picture the black-and-white Disney movie starring Fred MacMurray: The old absent-minded professor, beloved inventor of Flubber, wearing a shabby cardigan and dreaming up endless new, amusing contraptions in his garage out behind the house.
Time Management In College Dont Let It Get Away From You
One of the biggest concerns of college students is how they are going to juggle everything and keep everyone happy. Most people think (sometimes parents included) that college is a time of fun and little stress. Those that have gone to college may remember that studying, keeping up and lack of sleep is far from a walk in the park. There are several issues, events and social interactions that college students are expected to maintain all in limited time. There are many stresso…
Selecting A School What To Take Into Consideration
Selecting a college has always been a very big decision for students evaluating their options. Today there are even more choices than ever and some dangers along the way. Not only are students faced with choices of the traditional classroom, but also the virtual campuses that have became a popular contender over the past several years. There are several factors involved in choosing the correct school and much of the decision is based on academic performance. For some lucky st…
Student Jobs: Working On Campus
Working on campus often has many benefits for students. Employers on campus can be more flexible with hours and more understanding of exams. Being on campus means that you are close to the library and other school resources if you have to grab a book or meet with a prof before or after work. You will also learn more about your school and how to use your resources to excel. Here are few places to look for jobs on campus:
Study Skills — A Good Place To Study
Any ole place will do when it is time to study, right? Wrong, there are some places that are much better to try and study than others. So what makes them good or bad? How does a student know if they are in the correct place or with the right people? That is the entire focus of this article, to address the dos and donts of study places and groups. Read on to see if your study place is the best one possible! If your grades are less than what you would like you may want to cha…
The Academic Divide: Graduate Students With Funding And Without
In many university departments, it seems like there are two separate groups of graduate students: those who have grants and assistantships, and those who dont. Is it worth it to continue your education if you arent one of the select few?
Organizing Students: The Cure For Morning Mayhem
It is 6:00 AM…you have already hit the snooze button twice and are dreading the morning marathon that lies in front of you. Making sure everyone is dressed and ready for school is enough of a process, especially when everyone is bleary-eyed (and oh-so cheery) at the very beginning of the day. Soon the chaos begins… “Mom, where are my shoes?” “I can’t find my homework!” “Did you sign my field trip form?” Everyone is scurrying around trying to get ready while you are sweati…
Foreign Student Studying In The Us?: Getting A Social Security Number
If you are a foreign student studying in the US, chances are that there are a lot of things that are unfamiliar to you. International students pay more than American students for tuition (sometimes almost double!) and so often have to get a job. If you are going to get a job, here are a few tips about getting a Social Security Number (SSN).
Get Your Degree Abroad
Youve always wanted to travel. Why wait until after you are done school to travel? Get your entire degree abroad and you will be able to travel while you are in school!
Holidays And Student Budgets: What To Do
Maybe youve just finished your exams. Maybe youre still writing final papers. The last thing on your mind has been the holidays, but now that theyre almost here, what are you going to do? How are you going pay for the gifts that you need to buy?
Host Family Accommodation For English Language Students In The UK
Host family accommodation can be an integral component to the studies of international students. Not only does the host family provide a home environment with the opportunity for privacy or integration but also potentially provides emotional support and friendship. Reputable schools select their host families carefully and they are regularly inspected to make sure that high standards are maintained, conforming to specifications of various accrediting bodies.