Getting a summer internship is one of the most important things to do while in college. Pre-COVID, I always thought my internship...

With summer being so close and finals being just around the corner, finals are probably the last thing students are worried about....

To chat with Kat and Margaret King is always delightful and to learn from them must be even greater. With Spring semester on its downhill...

It's time to move your student in. Whether you have already moved them in or you are about to, there is likely to be something you forget...

I started my last semester at Mississippi State in January. I knew it would fly by faster than I could imagine, but I never could have...

As with many phases in life, during your last semester of college, you always think you’ll have time: time to hang out with that friend...

In the twenty-plus years of my experience living in a college town, I can’t think of a more challenging time for students and parents...

We hope you all are doing well and staying healthy. There are constant changes in the COVID-19 development as we as a nation are trying...

The beginning of the year brings a promising fresh start and a new semester for students. Unfortunately, it’s also peak flu season....

Every parent probably worries about their student getting sick while they are in Starkville at school. It's a natural concern because you...

Call it a spending plan, a money management blueprint, an income distribution strategy… whatever you want. It’s a budget, and everybody...

Although what I write about in this column are serious topics, I typically allow my personality to show through with a little humor, even...

What is box breathing, or square breathing? This breathing technique is widely taught as a way to manage stress, improve concentration,...

When someone we love is experiencing distress, we often wonder how to respond appropriately. Providing empathy is one of the most...

Fall is finally here! The leaves are turning and the air is cool. As we enter fall and winter, many of us start to focus on holidays,...

With this week being Mental Health Awareness week, we wanted to share an article written by Alison Buehler from The Homestead Education...

Mindfulness has gained attention over the years for the many health benefits it provides. You may know quite a bit about mindfulness, or...

“That test was so hard! I’m going to fail out of school!!” This is an example of catastrophizing. We catastrophize when we jump to the...

Stress!! We all experience stress throughout our lives, and college students have more than their fair share. Students may feel the...