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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
How to Help Your Freshman Be a Self Advocate
Sep 11

Sep 11 How to Help Your Freshman Be a Self Advocate

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Does your freshman know how to be a self advocate? Help your freshman conquer one of the most important skills he or she will learn this year!

7 Questions First-Time College Roommates Ask
Sep 9

Sep 9 7 Questions First-Time College Roommates Ask

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

What should you expect when living with a college roommate for the first time? Find the answer to these 7 common questions!

4 Questions Every Parent Should Consider About the College Experience
Sep 4

Sep 4 4 Questions Every Parent Should Consider About the College Experience

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

The college experience: the college parent’s friend or foe? Contemplate these 4 questions to help your child navigate this new experience called college.

4 Things You Shouldn’t Believe About the College Freshman Experience
Sep 2

Sep 2 4 Things You Shouldn’t Believe About the College Freshman Experience

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

What should you expect freshman year? Conquer first semester by refusing to believe these 4 lies about the college freshman experience!

A College Parent Identity Crisis: Who Am I Now?
Aug 28

Aug 28 A College Parent Identity Crisis: Who Am I Now?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How do you avoid losing who you are after dropping off your college freshman? Consider these 3 suggestions!

New School Year, Same Me
Aug 26

Aug 26 New School Year, Same Me

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Is this first year of college time to create a new you? Learn how to navigate this time of transition to freshman year with these tips!

4 Tips for Moving Your Child to College for Freshman Year
Aug 21

Aug 21 4 Tips for Moving Your Child to College for Freshman Year

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Are you ready for move-in day? Discover 4 tips to helping this day go smoothly for you and your college freshman!

13 College Move-in Day Tips for Freshmen
Aug 19

Aug 19 13 College Move-in Day Tips for Freshmen

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Moving into your college dorm for freshman year? Avoid common mistakes and take the stress out of move-in day with these 13 tips!

The College Parent’s Guide to Finding Cheap Textbooks
Aug 14

Aug 14 The College Parent’s Guide to Finding Cheap Textbooks

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How can you help your freshman prepare for his or her first semester? Learn how you can offer assistance in the textbook-acquiring process!

How to Get Cheap College Textbooks for Freshman Year
Aug 12

Aug 12 How to Get Cheap College Textbooks for Freshman Year

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman, Dear High School Graduate

Frustrated by the textbook searching process? Discover when you should start your search, how you can figure out which textbooks you need, and where to find them!

10 Questions College Parents Should Ask Before Freshman Year Starts
Aug 7

Aug 7 10 Questions College Parents Should Ask Before Freshman Year Starts

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How can you prepare for the transition from high school to college ahead? Sit down and ask your freshman these 10 questions!

3 Things College Roommates Should Talk About Before College Starts
Aug 5

Aug 5 3 Things College Roommates Should Talk About Before College Starts

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate, Dear College Freshman

What questions should you ask a potential college roommate? You don’t want to be too snoopy but also want to know what you’re getting yourself into. Share these 3 things before college starts!

How to Help Your Soon-to-Be College Freshman Behave Like an Adult
Jul 31

Jul 31 How to Help Your Soon-to-Be College Freshman Behave Like an Adult

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Adult behavior doesn’t automatically start at 18. How can you help your child develop into the adult you know he or she can be? Implement these 4 practices in your parenting!

5 Things That Scream "I'm a Freshman"
Jul 29

Jul 29 5 Things That Scream "I'm a Freshman"

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate, Dear College Freshman

What screams “I am a freshman”? Learn how you can avoid the college freshman stereotype by refusing to adopt these 5 behaviors.

How Many Credits Should Your College Freshman Take?
Jul 24

Jul 24 How Many Credits Should Your College Freshman Take?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How many credits is too many credits? Help your college freshman plan for a successful semester by determining the best number of credits for your child!

How Many Credits Should a College Freshman Take?
Jul 22

Jul 22 How Many Credits Should a College Freshman Take?

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate, Dear College Freshman

How many credits is too many credits? Discover how many credit hours help you be a success. Think through these factors before registering for your classes!

How to Spend Meaningful Time With Your High School Graduate Before College
Jul 17

Jul 17 How to Spend Meaningful Time With Your High School Graduate Before College

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

The summer break isn’t over yet. How can you spend quality time with your child before he heads to college? Plan for these 3 things!

How Learning to Manage Downtime Can Be the Best Thing You Learn This Summer
Jul 15

Jul 15 How Learning to Manage Downtime Can Be the Best Thing You Learn This Summer

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Do you feel busy and bored this summer? Managing your downtime can be difficult, especially during the summer break before college. Invest your time in these 4 areas!

How to Help Your Child Excel in College
Jul 10

Jul 10 How to Help Your Child Excel in College

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

What can you do to give your child an advantage heading into college? Discover 3 tips that prepare your child for the start of his college journey!

How Top High School Graduates Prepare for College
Jul 8

Jul 8 How Top High School Graduates Prepare for College

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Preparing for college starts now! Don’t wait until stepping on campus to get ready for a successful school year. Top high school graduates accomplish these 6 tasks before college begins.

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