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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
What Valentine’s Day Means to Your Freshman
Feb 13

Feb 13 What Valentine’s Day Means to Your Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Does Valentine’s Day have any meaning to your freshman? This holiday is actually filled with pressure and feelings of anxiety for your freshman. How can you help?

Single College Freshman’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Feb 11

Feb 11 Single College Freshman’s Guide to Valentine’s Day

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Being single on Valentine’s Day at college doesn’t have to be the worst. How should you spend your day? Spend it in one or more of these three ways!

When College Parents Should Step In
Feb 6

Feb 6 When College Parents Should Step In

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

College parents work hard to let go, but when should they get involved? If your freshman faces any of these 4 situations, consider stepping in.

7 Habits That Confuse Your College Professors
Feb 4

Feb 4 7 Habits That Confuse Your College Professors

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

What do college freshmen do that confuses college professors? You may be surprised what 7 bad habits cause your professors to scratch their heads.

How to Help Your Sick College Freshman
Jan 30

Jan 30 How to Help Your Sick College Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Hearing about your freshman being sick at college is miserable. Why does she keep getting sick? How can you help? Learn how to help your freshman battle sickness!

Perfectionists Not-So-Anonymous: 4 Ways Perfectionism Harms College Freshmen
Jan 28

Jan 28 Perfectionists Not-So-Anonymous: 4 Ways Perfectionism Harms College Freshmen

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Struggle with perfectionism? You’re not alone. Many freshmen struggle with being perfectionists. How can this tendency harm your college experience?

“I Told You So”: The Most Discouraging Words for Your Freshman to Hear
Jan 23

Jan 23 “I Told You So”: The Most Discouraging Words for Your Freshman to Hear

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

“I told you so”—these words echo in your college freshman’s mind. You didn’t mean to discourage him, but your freshman feels discouraged for these 3 reasons.

5 College Studying Tips That Will Surprise You
Jan 21

Jan 21 5 College Studying Tips That Will Surprise You

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How can you study well for your college classes? You’ve tried obvious studying methods but with little improvement. Use these 5 surprising study tips to improve your grades!

Relationship Advice College Parents Should and Shouldn't Give
Jan 16

Jan 16 Relationship Advice College Parents Should and Shouldn't Give

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Relationships—whether romantic or not—are an important part of a college education. Give helpful relationship advice to your freshman as she learns to build relationships as a young adult.

4 Golden Rules for Living With College Roommates
Jan 14

Jan 14 4 Golden Rules for Living With College Roommates

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Living with a college roommate, even one you really like, is challenging. Follow these 4 golden rules to continue getting along with your roommate!

Saying Goodbye to Your College Freshman Again
Jan 9

Jan 9 Saying Goodbye to Your College Freshman Again

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Saying goodbye only seems to get harder with each semester. But why? You now understand these 4 pressures facing your college freshman during second semester.

How Owning Up to Your Mistakes Transforms Your College Experience
Jan 7

Jan 7 How Owning Up to Your Mistakes Transforms Your College Experience

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Owning up to your mistakes in college is gutsy, but it is the best way to transform your college experience. Learn more about how to start second semester off on the right foot!

5 New Year’s Goals for Parents of College Freshmen
Jan 2

Jan 2 5 New Year’s Goals for Parents of College Freshmen

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Making goals for the new year is not just for college freshmen. What 5 goals can college parents make that will help their freshmen succeed second semester?

The Secret to College Freshmen Succeeding Second Semester: Using a Planner
Dec 31

Dec 31 The Secret to College Freshmen Succeeding Second Semester: Using a Planner

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How can you succeed in your second semester? The secret is actually not that secret: using a planner is the best way to start second semester on the right foot!

5 Signs Your Freshman Shouldn't Return for Second Semester
Dec 26

Dec 26 5 Signs Your Freshman Shouldn't Return for Second Semester

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Should your college freshman return to college? How can you determine he needs to grow up some? Recognize these 5 signs that he shouldn’t return for second semester.

What to Do When You Can't Afford College Second Semester
Dec 24

Dec 24 What to Do When You Can't Afford College Second Semester

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How can you continue to pay for college? You don’t know if you can afford to return for second semester. Discover 3 steps!

3 Reasons Your College Freshman Loves Celebrating the Holidays
Dec 19

Dec 19 3 Reasons Your College Freshman Loves Celebrating the Holidays

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

What do college parents need to know about the holidays? Your college freshman actually enjoys the holiday celebrations for these 3 reasons.

What First Semester Teaches College Freshmen
Dec 17

Dec 17 What First Semester Teaches College Freshmen

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

What did you learn from your first semester of college? College life probably wasn’t anything like you expected, but now you know these 4 facts about college for yourself.

How to Prevent Conflict With Your Freshman Over Winter Break
Dec 12

Dec 12 How to Prevent Conflict With Your Freshman Over Winter Break

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Winter break with your college freshman comes with challenges. How can you enjoy break and prevent conflict? Use these 4 strategies to prepare for your freshman’s homecoming.

Conquer Your First College Exams With 4 Test-Taking Techniques That Work
Dec 10

Dec 10 Conquer Your First College Exams With 4 Test-Taking Techniques That Work

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Are you dreading your first college exams? Use these 4 test-taking techniques that work to eliminate the stress and boost your grade. You can conquer your finals one exam at a time!

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