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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
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  • Communication 71
  • Stress 71
  • Responsibility 70
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  • First Semester 54
  • Independence 53
  • College professors 52
  • Friendships 48
  • GPA 48
  • High School Graduate 45
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  • Going home 30
  • Loneliness 30
  • Studying Tips 30
  • Break 28
  • COVID-19 28
  • Productivity 27
  • Organize 25
  • Second semester 25
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  • Family 23
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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
Why Your Freshman Acts Awkward During Thanksgiving Break
Nov 19

Nov 19 Why Your Freshman Acts Awkward During Thanksgiving Break

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Prepared for your freshman’s return for Thanksgiving break? Discover 3 reasons your freshman might be acting awkward over break!

5 Myths About Thanksgiving Break
Nov 18

Nov 18 5 Myths About Thanksgiving Break

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Your first college Thanksgiving break is nearly here! Discover what 5 myths you shouldn’t believe about this break.

7 Questions College Parents Should Ask About Thanksgiving Break
Nov 12

Nov 12 7 Questions College Parents Should Ask About Thanksgiving Break

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Ready for Thanksgiving break? Your freshman may not be as prepared. Discover 7 questions that help prepare your child for this break!

The Secret Reason College Freshmen Struggle With Laziness
Nov 11

Nov 11 The Secret Reason College Freshmen Struggle With Laziness

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

You might not actually be lazy. Learn how to cope with the real reason you’re feeling lazy with these 5 tips!

3 Habits That Cripple Your College Freshman
Nov 6

Nov 6 3 Habits That Cripple Your College Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Want to help your child? Avoid these 3 habits that cripple your college freshman in the future!

How to Cope With Anxiety Freshman Year
Nov 3

Nov 3 How to Cope With Anxiety Freshman Year

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Feeling anxious? Try these tips to cope with these 4 situations during your freshman year of college!

Why Your College Freshman Needs to Fail
Oct 30

Oct 30 Why Your College Freshman Needs to Fail

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

What does failure mean to your college freshman? Learn why failure is so valuable at this stage of life and how you can help your freshman cope with failing!

7 Lazy Habits Your College Professor Notices
Oct 28

Oct 28 7 Lazy Habits Your College Professor Notices

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Does your college professor notice your behavior? Avoid telling your professors “I’m lazy” with these 7 lazy habits!

Why Your Good Student Is Getting Bad Grades
Oct 23

Oct 23 Why Your Good Student Is Getting Bad Grades

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Why is your capable college freshman getting bad grades? Discover 4 common causes for struggling grades and ways in which you can help!

How to Recover From a Bad Test Grade in College
Oct 21

Oct 21 How to Recover From a Bad Test Grade in College

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

You weren’t expecting to get this grade. What should you do? Learn how to bounce back after a bad grade!

How to Support Your Freshman During Midterms Week
Oct 16

Oct 16 How to Support Your Freshman During Midterms Week

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Midterms week is here! How can a you help your college freshman stay focused and excel during midterms? Try these 3 things!

What to Expect During Midterms Freshman Year
Oct 14

Oct 14 What to Expect During Midterms Freshman Year

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Ready for your first college midterms? Learn what you should expect by combatting a negative mindset and preparing to succeed!

3 College Expenses Parents Shouldn't Pay For
Oct 9

Oct 9 3 College Expenses Parents Shouldn't Pay For

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Should you be paying for this too? Discover 3 expenses that college parents should not cover for their college freshmen!

Basics of Budgeting in College (And a Student Budget Example)
Oct 7

Oct 7 Basics of Budgeting in College (And a Student Budget Example)

Charlie
Dear College Freshman

College freshmen should create budgets too! This week Charlie from College Life Made Easy shares tips for creating your college budget.

How to Help Your Homesick College Freshman
Oct 2

Oct 2 How to Help Your Homesick College Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is your college freshman’s homesickness normal? Yes, and here are 6 things you as a parent can do about it.

How to Cope With Loneliness During Freshman Year
Sep 30

Sep 30 How to Cope With Loneliness During Freshman Year

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Feeling lonely? You’re normal. Discover 4 ways you can stop feeling so alone and start making friends during your freshman year!

How Often Should You Visit Your Child in College?
Sep 25

Sep 25 How Often Should You Visit Your Child in College?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Should you be visiting your freshman at college? And how often should you visit? Discover how visiting too often impacts your college student!

How Often Should I Go Home From College?
Sep 23

Sep 23 How Often Should I Go Home From College?

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How often should a college freshman go home? Every weekend? Every other weekend? Learn how visiting home impacts you as a college student!

Why Your Freshman's Grades Are Lower in College (And What You Can Do About It)
Sep 18

Sep 18 Why Your Freshman's Grades Are Lower in College (And What You Can Do About It)

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Academic success in high school does not guarantee this trend will repeat in college. Learn why your freshman’s grades might be lower than you expected and how you can help!

The College Freshman's Guide to Taking Quality Notes
Sep 16

Sep 16 The College Freshman's Guide to Taking Quality Notes

Katie Azevedo
Dear College Freshman

Should your notes look different now that you’re in college? Guest writer, Katie Azevedo, shares practical tips for taking quality notes that will help you succeed!

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