I am writing this from 36,000 feet above somewhere between Nashville and Los Angeles, thinking about horizons as I peer out the window and admire the horizon. New horizons, I keep thinking. And that's why I am writing this particular blog. As I face the last three weeks of the semester, I've reflected upon my … Continue reading I Love College, But I’m Done: 3 Signs That You’re Ready to Finish Your Academic Career
One of the biggest challenges I've faced as a mom in college has been finding a balance between time spent on my college responsibilities and that of my children. Basically, I often cut down on study time and spend more with my kids; however, sometimes I can't cut down study time because I will fail my classes. … Continue reading 5 Ways to Involve Your Children in Your College Experience
Continuity is defined as, "the quality of something that does not stop or change as time passes"(MW). It can be great or terrible depending on the situation. For instance, if you've continued visiting a tutoring center on campus over the course of your education, it's likely helped you improve your skills. However, continuity can also stand … Continue reading Continuity with Professors: Step out of “the zone”
I know several college moms who refer to their experience as the result of their past mistakes. While I understand that line of thinking, each of you needs to understand that life doesn't often occur in one, straight and generic line. Have we made mistakes? Of course, who hasn't? We are human so it's just part … Continue reading It Wasn’t a Mistake, It Was the Scenic Route
Happy New Year! I hope that each of you has started this year on a good note and that it just keeps getting better! It's been a while, but we have a new "Mom Like Us" who wants to share her story. Unlike most of the previous moms, our new mom is a traditional college … Continue reading Moms Like Us Spotlight: Kelly J
All I have heard is how bad it is to be an overachiever -- to resist the temptation to procrastinate, to always want the best grades, to do the very best I know I can do. I have read countless "lists" of ways to spot an overachiever as if finding one is somehow a prize … Continue reading Diary of a Transferring Mom: I am an Overachiever
It has happened to all of us at some point...I can say this because it just happened to me: You work diligently on a paper or project for three, maybe four weeks and proudly turn in your work. You feel really great about it and tell yourself that no matter what grade you get, you … Continue reading Don’t “B” Defeated: Be in Competition with Yourself and Not Others
Most research (and opinion) seems to focus on the negative aspect of a mother who is attending college. This could be coming more from the idea of the "good mother" stereotype we have talked about in the past, but I can't say that for sure. Whatever the reason, there hasn't always been a positive message … Continue reading Homework with Matthew: Sharing the Role of Student
Being a college student is such a great role -- it's diverse, challenging, exhausting, and rewarding. I think this can be said for college moms and all non-traditional students as well. I like being a student. And not simply because I have an excuse to read books! One of the highlights of my college career … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Apply for the Pearson Student Advisory Board
As a mother, it feels comfortable to attend community college. Not to say that classes are easy, actually I think they may be more challenging. But rather, community college has a much larger demographic of people "like us." You know: moms, dads, older students, underrepresented minorities, etc. I think, though that we become comfortable and … Continue reading “I am Good Enough”: The Transferring Mom
College Success for Moms 