From the first day you step foot on your college campus, you can be a leader through the opportunities you explore and the way you treat others. Here are five ways to get leadership experience in college, according to experts.
Even when you’re surrounded by people all the time, you may find yourself feeling lonely in college, especially if your semester is busy and stressful. Continue reading for advice from a clinical psychologist for college students to learn how to overcome these feelings of isolation.
Away from the stimulation of campus life for nearly a month, your student might start to get a bit bored — but by setting a professional, academic or personal goal and putting some time and energy into it over break, they can put their down time to good use and set themselves up for a successful spring.
Networking as an introvert may seem daunting at first, but you’re just as capable of climbing that career ladder as anyone else, even if social events and small talk aren’t your thing. Setting goals, focusing on your strengths, and using social media can keep you more connected than you ever thought possible. And you never know — putting your self-reflection and listening skills to good use might just land you your next internship.
Everyone struggles with motivation issues at one time or another. The way you respond to your lack of motivation is what matters, however. Be kind to yourself and experiment with strategies that increase your motivation.
Women have not only closed the historical gender gap in education attainment, but have surpassed the college-going rates of men. Credit.Matthew Abbott for The New York Times Walk across any college campus these days, and you will notice a striking gender gap: There are roughly three women students for every two men, according to data from the educational nonprofit National Student…
Having a good mentor can be extremely helpful when you’re looking for career advice, job opportunities or even just a role model who has already succeeded in the career field you’d like to enter.
parent You did it—you survived the first semester of college. Or, better yet, you probably crushed it. Now, after the endless all-nighters (studying, or otherwise), stressful exams, and goodbyes to your new college friends, you’re headed home for the holidays. The funny thing is, after coming back from being away for so long, home might not feel quite the same…
As finals week is approaching, we’ve curated a list of self-care ideas that will help you de-stress during these next few weeks.
Mid-semester burnout is a real experience for a lot of college students. Don’t be afraid to take a step back and do a little mental check in. We’ve provided 10 tricks to help you avoid mid-semester burnout before it can raise its horns.