Why an In-Person College Visit Matters More Than You Think You can read rankings.You can watch YouTube campus tours.You can scroll Instagram and convince yourself a school is perfect. But none of that compares to actually stepping on campus. For many students and families, the moment they visit a campus is when everything suddenly becomes…
So you’ve officially reached that point in the semester—the moment when your roommate’s breathing seems louder than a jet engine, their laundry pile has evolved into a sentient being, and you’re Googling “can I legally adopt the study lounge as my new home.” Before you start drafting a dramatic exit speech or pretend to drop…
(and What’s Just Taking Up Space) The LED lights have settled. The Target receipts have faded. The inspirational “This Is My Year” dry-erase board hasn’t been updated since Week 1. The smell of new bedding has officially been replaced by ramen, stress, and whatever your roommate left in the mini fridge. Welcome to Month Two…
You did it. You packed the car, survived move-in day, lofted the bed without throwing your back out, stocked the mini fridge, and ugly cried in the parking lot. Your freshman is officially off to college. Now what? At first, you imagine yourself talking or texting with your kid every day. Maybe multiple times a…
Congratulations, you made it to college! You moved into your brand-new dorm room, hung your posters, unboxed your ramen, and finally escaped your parents’ house… and their glorious, always-70-degrees, central air-conditioned oasis. Now? Welcome to The Sweat Box. The first month in most college dorms is basically a survival test. Dorms are old, radiate heat,…
Before the whirlwind of Amazon lists, dorm checklists, Target runs, and teary goodbyes — stop. Take a breath. Step away from the Pinterest boards and packing bins. Because this week — the week of July 4th — is about something so much more important: Time. Time with your kid who’s about to move away. Time…