My daughter is in her second year of university and she is an RA in her dorm. (They call them Dons at her university). She was telling me about some of her experiences with first year students in her dorm and it got me thinking….
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Awesome Student Tips: How to Organize Your University Notes
By knowing how to effectively organize your university notes, you’ll be far better prepared when midterms and finals roll around. Exam prep is a breeze when everything is easy to find.

Easing the Stress of Exams for our Kids in College
Around this time of year, many university students are writing their exams at the end of the fall term or handing in final papers, making it a stress-filled time. I know when my daughter was away at university, one of the ways that I could…

Doctor Mom’s Super Dooper Get Well Box
You can be pretty sure that some time during their college years, your kids are going to get sick. And for many of them, it will be the first time they have an illness away from home. That’s why I came up with Doctor Mom’s…

How to Succeed at University: Tips from a Recent Graduate
This past year, my cousin went away to university for the first time.

How to Organize and Most Effectively Use Your School Planner
I’ve had a day planner/agenda since at least the fifth grade, when I started at my private arts school and an agenda was provided for each student every year.

Back-to-University Shopping/Packing List
It’s that time of year again! While most back-to-school sales will be targeting elementary kids, university and college students need to make the most of the sales, too. The last thing you want is to not have something you need come the first day of…