 Dr. Joel's Blog
Thanksgiving break is here, and for many parents, it's the first real opportunity to see how their college student is actually doing — beyond the short texts, vague updates, or “I’m fine” messages.
After working with thousands of students across more than 200 colleges and universities, I can tell y...
Parent & Family Weekend is officially over.
You’ve hugged goodbye in the dining hall parking lot, stopped at the campus bookstore for a sweatshirt you didn’t need, and driven home feeling proud, relieved… and maybe a little worried.
It’s common to leave that weekend with mixed emotions:
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“They...
Transitions from High School to College for Students and Athletes
“Who am I?” a question that nearly all contemplate, yet may never be fully answered. We often think we know the answer to this by providing generic answers such as a profession, sport, hobby, or interest, but these answers do not ful...
