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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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Topics
  • 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 Establish a Good Morning Routine
Feb 3

Feb 3 How to Establish a Good Morning Routine

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Struggling to get going in the morning? Discover how you can establish a good morning routine during your freshman year of college!

How College Parents Can Help Beat the Second Semester Blues
Jan 30

Jan 30 How College Parents Can Help Beat the Second Semester Blues

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Does your freshman have the second semester blues? Encourage him in these 4 ways!

How to Do Better Second Semester of College
Jan 26

Jan 26 How to Do Better Second Semester of College

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

This semester can be better but not without effort. Discover 4 simple adjustments that can help second semester be your best semester!

My College Freshman Never Calls: Why Your Timing Might Be the Problem
Jan 22

Jan 22 My College Freshman Never Calls: Why Your Timing Might Be the Problem

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Does your freshman never call or return your calls? The timing of your phone calls might contribute to the problem.

3 Things You Shouldn't Say in an Email to Your College Professor
Jan 20

Jan 20 3 Things You Shouldn't Say in an Email to Your College Professor

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How do you come across in your email? Before clicking send, read this post to ensure you across well!

Second Semester Challenges
Jan 15

Jan 15 Second Semester Challenges

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Second semester is different, but how? Discover what challenges face your college freshman this semester!

Second Semester Syndrome
Jan 13

Jan 13 Second Semester Syndrome

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How are you different second semester? Most college freshmen change in these ways from first to second semester.

What Your College Freshman Learns From Returning After a Bad Semester
Jan 8

Jan 8 What Your College Freshman Learns From Returning After a Bad Semester

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is your college freshman having second thoughts about second semester? Learn 5 lessons your freshman could learn from returning after a bad first semester!

Does College Get Better After First Semester?
Jan 5

Jan 5 Does College Get Better After First Semester?

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Anxious about second semester? Learn how second semester of your freshman year of college is different and usually better!

Why Second Semester Is a Fresh Start for College Parents Too
Jan 1

Jan 1 Why Second Semester Is a Fresh Start for College Parents Too

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

A new semester is a chance for YOU to have a fresh start too! Discover 4 ways in which college parents can begin again second semester!

How to Get a Fresh Start Second Semester
Dec 30

Dec 30 How to Get a Fresh Start Second Semester

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Before you pack your bags, read this. Discover 5 tasks that can help you start fresh second semester!

What College Can't Teach Freshmen
Dec 23

Dec 23 What College Can't Teach Freshmen

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

If you’re expecting to learn how to embrace and learn from failure, think again. Discover the importance of learning this life skill for yourself!

What Your College Freshman Learns During First Semester
Dec 18

Dec 18 What Your College Freshman Learns During First Semester

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

What did your freshman learn during first semester? Discover 4 important lessons your freshman learned this semester!

How to Organize Your Final Exams Schedule
Dec 15

Dec 15 How to Organize Your Final Exams Schedule

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How can you conquer your college finals week? Discover 5 tips that will help you get organized and prepared for freshman year college exams!

The Mindset That Keeps Your Freshman From Academic Success (And Maybe Career Success Too)
Dec 11

Dec 11 The Mindset That Keeps Your Freshman From Academic Success (And Maybe Career Success Too)

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Learning, over good grades—this can be a hard concept for college freshmen to grasp. Learn more about how the wrong mindset impacts your freshman’s academic success!

When to Contest a College Grade
Dec 9

Dec 9 When to Contest a College Grade

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Should you contest your grade? Learn how contesting grades comes across to a college professor and when a grade is worth contesting in this post!

How Refusing to Multitask on the Phone Impacts Your College Freshman
Dec 4

Dec 4 How Refusing to Multitask on the Phone Impacts Your College Freshman

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

What does multitasking on the phone communicate? Discover 4 ways in which giving your freshman your complete focus impacts her!

How Does Multitasking Affect Your College Education?
Dec 2

Dec 2 How Does Multitasking Affect Your College Education?

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Does multitasking impact your time at college? Discover how multitasking affects your stress, grades, and more!

How to Discuss Your College Freshman's Bad Grades
Nov 27

Nov 27 How to Discuss Your College Freshman's Bad Grades

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How low are your freshman’s grades? You honestly are not sure. Learn how to approach the uncomfortable discussion about college grades in this post!

What Happens if You Fail Your First Semester of College?
Nov 25

Nov 25 What Happens if You Fail Your First Semester of College?

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Worried about failing this semester? Discover what 4 things can happen due to failing a semester in college!

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