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Claiming Your Independence Christa Semecky remembers spending much of her college career locked up in her dorm room, living in fear. That's because neither Christa nor her parents had ever come to an understanding as to how they'd all be affected by the changes that college presents--specifically, independence. College Can Be a Scary Place When it comes to urban legends, college is the prime place for instigating such haunted happenings... College Culture Shock The transition from high school to college can be quite a shock. After all, between homesickness, roommates, and new classes, there's a lot to take in. Will you know how to deal? College Prep at Boarding Schools They're found in many-a-novel. "A Separate Peace" and "Harry Potter" both have boarding schools that play a big role in their plots. Have you ever thought about getting a different kind of high school experience? Though it may seem as if living away from home at an early age is scary, boarding school may be the perfect place for you to prepare yourself for college admissions. College Spending Habits: Spend Wisely... or Else! Develop the kind of college spending habits and credit card usage that will make the 'rents proud. College To-Do List for March and April If you're a high school senior, here's what you should be doing to prep for college... College Winter Break Blues College winter break means the end of a semester and a return home to your parents! Confessions of a Freshman Co-ed Read one freshman co-ed's thought as she makes the transition to college.... Cool Mom, Cool Advice Famous moms offer some advice to their college children. Coping With Empty-Nest Syndrome Read how one father learned to deal with his son's college years away from home. |