With many new college graduates struggling to land a job, incoming seniors should act now to avoid falling into the same trap, says Ladd Flock, director of career services at Wake Forest University. Here are 10 steps students can take as they head back to school this fall to improve their chances of finding a job by graduation.
Kellie Kostek is the University at Buffalo’s answer to the growing problem of student debt. Kostek is UB’s financial literacy program coordinator. Her objective is to reach as many students as possible to teach the benefits of fiscal responsibility.
With the countdown to back to school in full swing, university and college students new and old are preparing to head to their campuses. For many, that means saying goodbye to friends and family. For all it means embarking on the social experience of post-secondary education. Luckily for post-secondary students, innovators in the Ryerson Digital Media Zone have been busy all summer developing digitally based products and services to help students cope with going back to school.
College can be some of the best years of a person’s life. But it is also a critical time, a time when students need to be aware of their health and safety. For women, many on their own for the first time in their lives, developing the ability to safeguard their emotional and physical health is paramount.
Keep students from wrecking their credit and academic careers as the fall semester begins.
Texas Tech's Red to Black program provides free counseling for university students on issues like establishing credit, creating a budget and organizing finances.
The University of Maryland's College of Education is moving rapidly to ensure that its students are prepared for the classrooms of the 21st Century. Using research to find best practices, enhancing classrooms with the latest technology and reaching out across campus and around the world, the college has it's eyes set firmly on the future. This is our annual back-to-school Q and A with Dean Wiseman.
Going to university or college can mean more pressure students put on themselves to achieve perfect grades. Or students who are painfully shy may feel anxious about not being able to make new friends or speak to their professors. To put these students' anxiety and worries to rest, a Ryerson University professor offers these tips.
Even though students today are more concerned than ever about the environment, during the transition to college, those ideals often go by the wayside. Dedee DeLongpré Johnston, director of sustainability at Wake Forest University, offers these simple suggestions to achieve a “greener” move-in by doing more with less.
Children are more likely to do their homework if they see it as an investment, not a chore, according to new research at the University of Michigan.
Successfully navigating in a diverse community and getting the most out of your education to prepare for the world of work should be students' primary goals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability. Here's how students can accomplish this, according to Ryerson University experts.
A Ryerson University expert provides safety tips for students heading back to school.
Preparations for living in a college dorm should start with a meningitis vaccination.
A Ryerson University expert offers tips on how students can staying healthy and getting enough rest during the school year.
Parents dealing with separation anxiety as their children go off to college need to let go in phases and stages, advises Levester Johnson, vice president of student affairs at Butler University in Indianapolis. He suggests these methods to help parents cope.
Severe mental illness is more common among college students than it was a decade ago, with more young people arriving on campus with pre-existing conditions and a willingness to seek help for emotional distress.
Going to university or college and interested in making some extra cash with a part-time job on campus? Ryerson University experts offer up savvy job tips for student job seekers:
The 12th annual International Brain Bee, the brainchild of University of Maryland dentistry professor Norbert Myslinski, will be held this Thurs., Aug. 12 through Sat., Aug. 14 in San Diego
Thousands of college students are preparing to head to campus, many living in on-campus residential halls. Living away from home and with a roommate for the first time can be exciting but also challenging.
Using social media tools to connect with friends and family is part of many students' daily routine. But blogs and tweets can also be used as a way to enhance students' university experience as well. Ryerson University experts serve up these social media tips for tech-savvy students:
Purchasing a laptop computer has become a ritual for many new college students. But using a laptop often leads to posture problems, which can have serious long-term health consequences. UNC expert Dr. Kevin Carneiro explains how students can guard themselves from “laptop-itis” from orientation to final exams.
This month, more than 15,000 freshmen will get their first taste of college life not in a dorm or a classroom but in the nation’s woods and mountains. New research has found that outdoor orientation programs, typically backcountry trips led by upperclassmen that occur prior to the start of college, have been increasing significantly since 2000.
Feeling slightly overwhelmed at the thought of upcoming class assignments, labs or lectures? How can students new to university or college juggle a busy academic schedule plus make time for social activities on campus? Reed Hilton-Eddy, a learning skills strategist at Ryerson University's Learning Success Centre, gives a few tips for learning success:
Want your student to stay calm and focused as they begin the new school year this fall? Make sure they eat a quality breakfast including protein and quality carbohydrates, says a nutrition expert at Washington University in St. Louis.
University can be one of the most exciting -- and nerve-wracking -- times for any new student. Ryerson experts can offer up handy tips on how to make the most of out of your first year at university or college:
Upper-year Ryerson University students give advice to new post-secondary students.
Ryerson School of Interior Design students give tips on setting up your dorm room.
First-year college students are at risk for gaining weight and developing eating disorders. Two University of North Carolina Health Care experts weigh in on how to develop healthy eating habits on campus.
Is your technology up to date for school? Experts at Nova Southeastern University answer your questions and queries about technology use in education.
Ryerson University Fashion and Retail Management Students give back-to-school wardrobe advice to incoming students: how to make the most of your back to school shopping.
Indiana University experts discuss the misuse of prescription drugs by college students and athletes; fitting exercise into a busy school schedule; returning to college to get a job; and insights into successful school referendum campaigns.
Going off to college or university is a big lifestyle change. If your chosen new lifestyle consists of pizza, beer and nightly movie marathons, you could be headed toward the Freshman 15. Here are some expert tips to avoid weight gain when you go back to school.
Expert tips for students and parents on leaving home for the first time.
Ryerson University experts advise you on how to outfit yourself for back to school time.
This fall, the University of Maine and the University of Vermont are offering students a research-based online weight management course for credit, the first in the country.
A list from Nova Southeastern University, detailing Subject Matter Experts that are available for comment in regards to "Back to School".
Most parents and students focus on time management as one of the keys to academic success. But managing stress is just as important. In fact, managing one’s stress and workload go hand in hand according to Michelle Harcrow, assistant director of health promotion and wellness at The University of Alabama.
After a summer off, its always difficult for kids and their parents to get back into the school routine. Dr. Carol Donovan and Dr. Diane Sekeres, faculty members in the College of Education at The University of Alabama, offer these tips for getting organized for back to school.
Parents, pull up a chair: Dr. Diane Sekeres and Sr. Madeleine Gregg, faculty members in the College of Education at The University of Alabama, share tips for parents from teachers.
Suzanne Henson, assistant professor and director of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at The University of Alabama, offers her tips on packing school lunches loaded in flavor and nutritional value.
Grinnell College faculty and staff are available to discuss college transitions and learning styles.
The 2010-11 edition of “The Healthy Student: A Parent’s Guide for Preparing Teens for the College Years” reflects the most current vaccination requirements for adolescents and is available for purchase in bulk from the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM).
While more students are living at home during college to save on money, parents can take steps to help their student enjoy the full college experience.
Most parents want to support and nurture their child’s education without being labeled as overly involved “helicopter” moms and dads. Advocating for your student without trying to protect them from every negative consequence is not easy to do, said Arthur Hochman, Butler University associate professor of elementary education. “Others are so ready to judge us, and we are so ready to judge ourselves as parents.” Hochman suggests ways in which parents can foster children’s self-reliance and help them get ready for a great school year.
Before you know it, school will be back in session. Experts from LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Maryland want to share some great ways to get your school year off to a terrific start. Please contact us for more information about any of the following subjects.
The first year away at college can be a tough transition, but Michigan Tech's orientation program head offers tips for making it all go more smoothly.
In an elementary school classroom, students are seated on the floor in a circle to create a cozy atmosphere that encourages sharing and talking openly. One of the students has important information to share with his classmates. With the help of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital staff, he explains why he has missed so much school and why he sometimes has to cover his nose and mouth with a mask.
NYU Langone Medical Center Physicians are available to discuss Back to School Issues for parents and teachers.
For millions of children with allergies and asthma, heading back-to-school with high levels of fall pollens and molds in the air and exposure to potential allergens and viruses in class can really take a toll. The ACAAI and its allergist members, doctors who are experts at diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, offer strategies to help prevent allergy and asthma flare-ups at school.
Whether you’re heading back to school this September, or busy building a career as a videographer, graphic designer or IT specialist, or already in a top job in the computing field, one thing is clear: fast, robust storage solutions should be on the top of your want list.
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