In a previous article on education trauma, in which I retell a personal struggle with anxiety and attention disturbance, I gave the example of taking shortcuts as a coping mechanism in neurodivergent students. Personally, I am still unlearning the message that taking shortcuts means I’m lazy. Maybe you are, too.

This article will look to give basic information on some of the new expenses students will become responsible for so students can begin wrapping their head around a new world of finances.

You won't have the answers to all your student's questions. Here are some tips and resources that will help along the way.

Key factors that reveal why private schools can offer surprising value and strong career outcomes.

Dorm rooms and on-campus apartments tend to be tight on space. With some creativity, you can still do all the cooking you enjoy right from your dorm room.

If you're considering a graduate program, consider applying for a summer research program. These programs can give you a different perspective on what research looks like in your field.

ESAs provide support through companionship and can help ease anxiety, depression, and certain phobias. Before you rush to the nearest animal shelter or get your pet from home, you should be aware that there is a stringent process for qualifying for an ESA.

This article compiles advice from chronically ill, disabled, and mentally ill individuals and applies that advice to the topic of college roommates. To learn more, talk to and learn from disabled people and disability advocates.

This article will walk through some scientific studies that point to the advantages of spending more time out of doors.

This two-part series will explain the benefits of the Federal Work-Study program as well as how to use the Career Center during your educational journey.

This article will discuss some common etiquette that should be observed during college.

This article discusses the challenges that art majors must overcome to make their passion a career.

Your ability to access your compatibility is important. Is there a group of people who you can envision yourself living with? Will they allow and support your personal growth as a person?

All of the exciting things are starting to happen! You have received your admissions letter in the mail. You have accepted your admissions decision and figured out your financial aid. Next up? The daunting task of deciding your living arrangements. First, you have to choose your physical living arrangements. Do you choose a dorm on campus or an off-campus apartment? We are sure you have read all about the benefits of living on campus in a dorm, and not only this, but most colleges require you to live on campus any where from one to two years. There is another issue at hand: how do you pick a roommate?

This article will introduce some conversation starters you can use to break the ice.

Though it may not be everyone's first choice to go far away for college, international schooling is something people could consider, especially as the economy tightens and more schools close in the United States.

This article we will talk about finding a daily driver for classwork and provide different use cases to help students identify what piece of hardware they should pick up as their own "daily driver."

Although your college campus may seem far removed from harm, preparing for disasters that can strike your area is essential.

This article will attempt to help reduce the number of items you bring to college, highlighting only the essentials for your dorm room and your college experience.

Collegiate sports are a great experience, but they wear on your body. Having these five things in your college dorm will help you stay on top of your recovery and allow you to continue to play the sport you love at the collegiate level.