We found ourselves in advance of my daughter's freshman year, spending the night at the country's oldest and most famous ...

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When our eldest son went to college, I shared thoughts about how to thrive in his first year and beyond. I struggled through college. Sure, it was a challenge academically, but more than that, I ...

Let me start with an observation. The college search process has changed significantly over the last decade as the general economy has shifted. For many families, selecting a college is among their ...

I have been working on and off as an adjunct Communications and Public Speaking instructor since 2007. I have taught both online and in-person courses. Every semester, I experience similar issues from ...

It’s been 11 days since I dropped off my firstborn at college, 2,458 miles away. The tears started again as I was lacing my shoes for my run this morning. I should have removed my shoes and returned ...

Yesterday I found myself sitting in my car in the school parking lot. Not coming, not going—just sitting there with the engine off for a full 15 minutes after drop-off, enjoying the beautiful sound of ...

She is giving me an overview of what the counselor said when she stops talking to me for a moment to interact with a peer. I hear some muffled conversation followed by my daughter saying, “Thanks!” ...

Let’s just say she spent the summer soiling the nest really well. She could win an award for making absolutely sure we counted down the days, and the seconds, until it would be time for her to leave.