Sound the Alarm: Keep My College Student Safe
The majority of campuses we visited have call boxes on their grounds and roaming security personnel. At Georgia College & State University, where Amber is now in the midst of her second year, has...
View ArticleYour student can be your Facebook friend
When I comment on my daughter’s Facebook page my friends are amazed. When we share our feelings or encouragement for each other on our walls, I see comments telling Amber, my daughter, to spy on their...
View ArticleSpring Break – an opportunity for adventure, impact and even more learning
Georgia College and State University students had their break this past week. About halfway through the week, after realizing my daughter wasn’t having a Spring Break to remember, I asked her, “Does...
View ArticleA student’s emotional health should be part of the education process
I believe that in order to have any measure of success one of the things that should to be in order is your emotional state and, oftentimes, that state isn't given as much attention as other areas. For...
View ArticleWhat… No health insurance coverage for my college student?
For a month or more I’ve wanted to talk to you about health insurance for your college student because I came across a little dilemma on Amber’s 19th birthday. I knew it was coming, but I still hadn’t...
View ArticleWhat to do when your student doesn’t come home for the holidays
This Christmas will only be the second one that I’ve spent without my oldest daughter Amber. I’ve known for about the past four months that she plans on going to Texas because her oldest sister is...
View ArticleScience, math, a kick in the butt and entrepreneurialism
Ever since my oldest daughter was in middle school (and probably younger) she has wanted to be a pediatrician. I, of course, have been supportive of this career choice, but one thing I have also...
View ArticleHigher education and selfless acts of community service
I'm a firm believer in college students being involved on their campuses with organizations, study groups and extracurricular activities. I also believe they should take the opportunities to study...
View ArticleAn Interview with Amber (our most-talked-about college student at Campus Talk...
"The biggest challenge is keeping your motivation ‘cause I feel like every student goes through a period where they’re like 'I don’t want to do this anymore.' The feeling can last a week, a month or an...
View ArticleTake the hassle out of moving in or moving out
I remember the day I helped Amber, my oldest daughter, move into her first college dorm. It was a lot of work and it was really hot. The university she attended at the time (Amber has since transferred...
View ArticlePutting some spring into your campus club recruiting
Very few schools do anything beyond giving organizations a recruiting table at the campus events. Some organizations, depending on their targeted membership, may need to go beyond and above to...
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