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

Categories

  • 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
17 Easy-to-Forget College Items Parents Can Help Remember
Jul 8

Jul 8 17 Easy-to-Forget College Items Parents Can Help Remember

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is your college freshman forgetting something? When packing for college, remember to bring or buy these 17 items!

9 Surprising College Items You Should Buy
Jul 6

Jul 6 9 Surprising College Items You Should Buy

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Are there college items you’re forgetting? Discover 9 college buys new college students often forget!

5 Items Parents Shouldn’t Purchase Before College Move-In Day
Jun 24

Jun 24 5 Items Parents Shouldn’t Purchase Before College Move-In Day

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Should you wait to buy these dorm items? Discover 5 items you shouldn’t purchase before move-in day!

7 Items Freshmen Shouldn't Purchase Before College Move-in Day
Jun 22

Jun 22 7 Items Freshmen Shouldn't Purchase Before College Move-in Day

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Packing for college? Discover 7 items you should wait to buy until arriving on campus.

3 Freshman Orientation Don'ts for College Parents
Jun 17

Jun 17 3 Freshman Orientation Don'ts for College Parents

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Are you making these freshman orientation mistakes? Discover these three don’ts for college parents!

How to Prepare for a Virtual Freshman Orientation
Jun 15

Jun 15 How to Prepare for a Virtual Freshman Orientation

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Worried about orientation moving online? Expect orientation to include these 5 things!

How to Teach Empathy to Your High School Graduate
Jun 10

Jun 10 How to Teach Empathy to Your High School Graduate

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Worried your high school grad isn’t ready for the college social life? Discover 3 ways you can help!

What if I Don't Fit in at College?
Jun 7

Jun 7 What if I Don't Fit in at College?

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Worried you won’t fit in at college? Use these 3 tips to prepare for adjusting to college life!

3 Bad Pieces of Advice Parents Give About College Majors
Jun 3

Jun 3 3 Bad Pieces of Advice Parents Give About College Majors

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is your advice doing more harm than good? Learn why these 3 pieces of advice hinder the college major choosing process!

How to Choose a Major That Is Right for You
Jun 1

Jun 1 How to Choose a Major That Is Right for You

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

How do you decide what to study in college? Use these three options to narrow down your options!

How Can I Help My Child Choose a College Major?
May 27

May 27 How Can I Help My Child Choose a College Major?

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

How can you help your child decide what to study in college? Consider these 4 principles to help guide your discussions!

How to Pick a College Major
May 25

May 25 How to Pick a College Major

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Dreading questions about your future college major? Use these 4 questions to help you choose a good-fit major for you!

3 Lessons High School Graduation Teaches Your Graduate
May 20

May 20 3 Lessons High School Graduation Teaches Your Graduate

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Is this weird high school graduation doomed to be a loss? Discover 3 important lessons your graduate learns!

How High School Graduation Prepares You for College
May 18

May 18 How High School Graduation Prepares You for College

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

High school graduation is more than a celebration. Discover 3 ways graduation prepares you for college!

How to Prepare for Your First Semester of College
May 11

May 11 How to Prepare for Your First Semester of College

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Prepared for a semester that may not be in person? Discover 4 tips for preparing for the start of your college years!

How to Prepare for Freshman Year of College
May 6

May 6 How to Prepare for Freshman Year of College

Sara Pennington
Dear High School Graduate

Ready for your first year of college? Before you mentally prepare to pack your belongings, take this important first step this summer!

Final Exam Study Tips for College Freshmen
Apr 27

Apr 27 Final Exam Study Tips for College Freshmen

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

How do you study for semester exams? Discover 4 studying tips that can help you succeed on your college finals!

How to Live at Home With Your College Freshman Again
Apr 22

Apr 22 How to Live at Home With Your College Freshman Again

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

Your freshman is full of opinions and bad habits. Learn how to navigate living with your freshman again due to COVID-19!

How to Survive the End of This Coronavirus Semester
Apr 20

Apr 20 How to Survive the End of This Coronavirus Semester

Sara Pennington
Dear College Freshman

Tired of taking your classes online? Worried you won’t survive to the end of the semester? Read these 3 encouraging thoughts!

How to Check on Your Freshman’s Academic Progress
Apr 14

Apr 14 How to Check on Your Freshman’s Academic Progress

Sara Pennington
Dear Parent

“How are your grades?” is likely a question your freshman dreads. Discover how can you check on her progress without prying!

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