Parent Ally Blog Posts

Mar 15, 2024

Summer Plans

Summer for a college student is an important time to relax and take a much-needed break from the rigors of their college coursework. Summer plans can be filled with fun…

Mar 6, 2024

How I Use My Planner

Throughout my educational career, I have used a planner as it was ingrained into me to do so at an early age. I learned how to organize my schoolwork in…

Mar 1, 2024

On Campus During Spring Break-Suggested Activities

Spring Break is a time for many students to relax and unwind after the first half of the semester. Some students may choose to go home for break, go on…

Feb 27, 2024

How I Became a Parent Ally and My Student Employment Experience

In the spring semester of my freshman year, I was really worried about finding a job for the next academic year. My Mom, the sweet soul that she is, sent…

Feb 20, 2024

My Experience as a Transfer Student

Throughout my childhood, I was exposed to change quite a bit. My family and I moved houses a few times, we traveled and moved across the state where I changed…

Feb 14, 2024

Procrastination Among College Students

For students, procrastinating translates to putting off homework, studying, and assignments until the last moment. Procrastination is an issue that affects students worldwide, especially college students. What makes procrastination so…

Jan 23, 2024

Getting Out of My Dorm and Getting Involved

The freshman year of college is overwhelming. The first semester is full of fun, new and exciting things to do, but once classes start, it’s like a reality check. As…

Jan 11, 2024

5 Useful Study Tips

Sometimes studying can be difficult, especially if students struggle with motivation or are easily distracted. So, I thought it would be helpful to share some tips that may be useful…

Dec 1, 2023

Self-Care for Winter Break

Winter Break is just around the corner, the perfect time for students to catch up on some self-care. This is a good item to remind students about setting aside time…

Nov 28, 2023

Managing Homesickness

Moving away from college is a unique experience, Just about every college student misses something about home when they are away from family, friends, pets, etc. Homesickness is a common…