We found those who accepted their emotions, without judgement, felt more positive during the wait. This strategy also worked after students got their results, regardless or what they were. By Dr. Elise KalokerinosSenior Lecturer in Psychology The…
As schools respond to the 30 percent increase in demand for counseling, artist Ella Baron gives a glimpse inside some students’ experiences. By Krista Karlson The students are seated in neat…
Whether they’re in a classroom or online, students should be encouraged to move around. An expert on learning with technology explains why. By Dr. Katie Headrick TaylorAssociate Professor of Learning Sciences and Human DevelopmentUniversity of Washington Introduction…
A new survey found that many people avoid college due to stress. A course design expert says it doesn’t have to be that way. By Dr. Nichole BartaAssociate Professor of Kinesiology & Sport Management Gonzaga University Introduction Stress…
There are ways to manage exam anxiety so that it doesn’t hugely impact your performance. By Dr. Christine GrovéFulbright Scholar and Adjunct Senior Lecturer Monash University Introduction Do you feel like your mind freezes during exams?…
Try to figure out why learning a language is important to you. By Dr. Abigail ParrishLecturer in Languages Education University of Sheffield Are you thinking about learning a language? Perhaps you’ve decided that it’s time to dust off…
Student-led organizations are bringing mental illness into the light to lower the suicide rates of young people. By Donna Jackel They tell us from the time we’re youngTo hide the…
In order to lessen the strain on campus counseling centers, colleges must take a more preventive and ‘population’ approach to mental health, an expert argues. By Dr. Marty Swanbrow BeckerAssociate ProfessorFlorida State University Introduction When college students seek help for a…
The story of a six-year-old boy with dyslexia who, with support from friends and teachers, became a successful professor. Now he teaches teachers how to help children like him. By…
For many disabled students, college is the first time that they’re put to the test of making their own way. The experience can be challenging, but there are strategies to help ease the way. By Dr. Stephen…
