Each week College Scoops shares interesting articles we have read throughout the week about life in college, tips for college freshman, college admissions, college tours, parenting advice, campus gear, collegiate wear, dorm room decor, care packages, how to win a scholarship, deals on textbooks,test prep, and resources to help you with your college essay. As your son or daughter prepares for the college planning process, college visits, or freshman year, College Scoops is here to provide guidance, advice, and resources from experts in the field. If you read an article (or wrote an article) you would like to share, please send it to hello@collegescoops.com and our team will review it for our blog.
Sleep matters. A lot. I was never a night owl but I am amazed at how late my son in high school and my two college students go to bed even when they finish their homework early. I know they are exhausted but they never seem to just want to call it an early night…ever! This article about an MIT study may make them think twice the next time they have a chance to crawl into bed for an early night’s sleep.
Do your students utilize office hours? College professors and high school teachers offer office hours as a way for students to stop in to ask questions, get clarification on assignments, or to ask for help with a rough draft. Many times students do not take advantage of this opportunity as they are intimidated or wary of talking with their teachers outside of the classroom. However, if you ask students who have met with their teachers during office hours what they recommend, they would say the earlier you meet with your professors the better. Elissa Nadworny @NPRparenting shares some tips on how to encourage your college student (and really any age student) to take a leap of faith and make good use of office hours. Once your student gets over their initial fear of office hours, they will never look back.
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