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Segue to College is a blog designed to help students transition from high school to college.

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  • Dear College Freshman
  • Dear High School Graduate
  • Dear Parent

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  • Grades 98
  • Parenting 98
  • College courses 92
  • College life 85
  • College experience 73
  • Classes 71
  • Communication 71
  • Stress 71
  • Responsibility 70
  • Success 69
  • Planning 68
  • First Semester 54
  • Independence 53
  • College professors 52
  • Friendships 48
  • GPA 48
  • High School Graduate 45
  • Health 44
  • Character 42
  • Time management 42
  • College prep 41
  • Making friends 40
  • Letting go 39
  • Listening 39
  • Hard work 38
  • Problem-solving 38
  • Schedule 38
  • Sleep 37
  • Failure 36
  • Learning 33
  • Summer break 33
  • First Month 32
  • Relationships 32
  • Roommates 32
  • Bad Habits 31
  • College major 31
  • Dorms 31
  • Finances 31
  • Going home 30
  • Loneliness 30
  • Studying Tips 30
  • Break 28
  • COVID-19 28
  • Productivity 27
  • Organize 25
  • Second semester 25
  • End of Semester 24
  • Family 23
  • Mistakes 21
  • Motivation 21


Authors

  • Sara Pennington 268
  • Jessica Matzko 1
  • Ryan Meers 1
  • Jessica Smith 1
  • Katie Azevedo 1
  • Charlie 1
Segue to College
Helping students transition from high school to college
Should My College Freshman Be Able to Do Whatever They Want?
Nov 9

Nov 9 Should My College Freshman Be Able to Do Whatever They Want?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Parenting a college freshman might be new territory. It’s not easy. If you’re struggling to know what your freshman should and shouldn’t be able to do, discover some insights into this new stage of parenting!

How to Do Something When You Feel Stuck During Freshman Year
Oct 20

Oct 20 How to Do Something When You Feel Stuck During Freshman Year

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Unsure what to do? Discover the secret to getting unstuck when handling demanding coursework or choosing a college major with one simple tip: do something.

3 Habits Your Incoming College Freshman Needs to Succeed
Aug 10

Aug 10 3 Habits Your Incoming College Freshman Needs to Succeed

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is your child ready for college? Help them start college prepared to succeed with these 3 habits in place!

3 Things Freshman Orientation Doesn’t Prepare You For
Jun 20

Jun 20 3 Things Freshman Orientation Doesn’t Prepare You For

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Is freshman orientation a realistic picture of what college looks like? Discover 3 things it doesn’t prepare you for!

Should My Child Take a Gap Year?
Jun 15

Jun 15 Should My Child Take a Gap Year?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is your child not ready for college right now? Discover 3 signs that a gap year should be considered.

How Do I Mentally Prepare for College?
Jun 13

Jun 13 How Do I Mentally Prepare for College?

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Not sure if you’re mentally ready for the start of college? Discover three different approaches to the first year of college!

How Do I Emotionally Prepare My Child for College?
Jun 8

Jun 8 How Do I Emotionally Prepare My Child for College?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is your high school grad fearful about college starting soon? Discover 3 ways to assist your soon-to-be college freshman!

Graduating from High School? Here's How to Answer 7 Awkward Questions You Might Be Asked.
May 16

May 16 Graduating from High School? Here's How to Answer 7 Awkward Questions You Might Be Asked.

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Facing some awkward questions after graduating from high school? Discover tactics to answer these 7 pesky questions!

How Consequences (Even the Unfair Ones) Help Your College Freshman
Mar 2

Mar 2 How Consequences (Even the Unfair Ones) Help Your College Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Should you speak up or step in? Discover how consequences help your freshman learn and grow!

How Do You Take Care of Yourself When You're Overwhelmed With College?
Feb 27

Feb 27 How Do You Take Care of Yourself When You're Overwhelmed With College?

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Feeling overwhelmed with college? Discover 3 ways to take care of yourself during your freshman year of college!

What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Summer Jobs (& Experiences)
Feb 22

Feb 22 What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Summer Jobs (& Experiences)

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Should wages be your freshman’s priority during the summer? Discover why career-related jobs and experiences matter and how to acquire them!

3 Underrated Skills Every College Freshman Should Develop
Feb 20

Feb 20 3 Underrated Skills Every College Freshman Should Develop

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

What underrated but invaluable skills does every freshmen have the ability to develop? Discover three in this post!

What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Volunteering
Feb 16

Feb 16 What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Volunteering

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is your college freshman ready for the future? Discover how volunteering can help them be prepared!

3 Communication Skills College Freshmen Should Master Now to Succeed Later
Feb 13

Feb 13 3 Communication Skills College Freshmen Should Master Now to Succeed Later

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Have you mastered skills that matter? Discover 3 communication skills every college freshmen should master!

What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Shadowing
Feb 8

Feb 8 What Freshmen Should Do Now to Prepare for the Future: A College Parent’s Guide to Shadowing

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How is your college freshman preparing for their future career? Discover why shadowing matters and how to help!

I Don't Like Being Home From College: 5 Tips for Home-on-Break Anxiety 
Dec 20

Dec 20 I Don't Like Being Home From College: 5 Tips for Home-on-Break Anxiety 

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Anxious about being back at home? Discover 5 tips to help freshmen home from college!

What College Freshmen Should Do the Week Before Final Exams
Dec 6

Dec 6 What College Freshmen Should Do the Week Before Final Exams

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Is finals week approaching? Here are 4 tips to help you prepare for the week ahead!

3 Things College Parents Shouldn’t Say in Between Thanksgiving and Winter Break (And What to Say Instead)
Dec 1

Dec 1 3 Things College Parents Shouldn’t Say in Between Thanksgiving and Winter Break (And What to Say Instead)

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Want to ease your freshman’s stress? Avoid saying 3 things in between Thanksgiving break and winter break.

How to Think About Your College Midterm Grades
Oct 18

Oct 18 How to Think About Your College Midterm Grades

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Disappointed by your midterm grades? Discover 3 takeaways that can help you turn your grades around!

How to Build Self-Confidence in Your College Freshman
Oct 13

Oct 13 How to Build Self-Confidence in Your College Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Does your freshman struggle with self-confidence? Discover 3 signs yours does and 3 ways parents can help!

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