Dr. Jonathan Gibralter, President, Wells College As President of Wells College, Dr. Jonathan Gibralter has seen the way things like academics, social media, times management, and work-life balance affect students. In this article, Dr. Gibralter offers essential tips on how to stay healthy and happy while in college. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-jonathan-gibralter/advice-for-incoming-stude_b_11761782.html
First-generation (FG) college students, or students whose parents have not earned a four-year degree, face unique psychological challenges. Although perhaps supportive of higher education, their parents and family members may view their entry into college as a break in the family system rather than a continuation of their schooling. In families, role assignments about work, […]
First-generation college students, or students whose parents have not earned a four-year degree, face unique psychological challenges. Although perhaps supportive of higher education, their parents and family members may view their entry into college as a break in the family system rather than a continuation of their schooling. In families, role assignments about work, family, […]
For years, parents have worried that violent video games could be a problem for teens. Some people think that video games promote criminal violence in young people. While possible, recent research did not find enough evidence to show a link to criminal violence. There was, however, a clear link to aggressive behavior. Aggressive behavior is […]
Being a teenager can be tough. You are growing into an adult and your body is changing, sometimes quickly and in ways you don’t expect. School gets harder and you become more self-aware. And it’s time to think about your future and what you want to do after high school, which is only a few […]
When faced with a big challenge where potential failure seems to lurk at every corner, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Be more confident!” But where does confidence come from, and how can you get more of it? Watch this TED Video for tips on how to boost your confidence!
We love a chance to talk about mental health, and this is mental health awareness month! Mental Health America created a calendar with one simple thing you can do each day of the month to improve your mental health. Some of the challenges include: May 4th: Do something with friends and family – have a […]
“Be the boss of anger. Don’t let anger be the boss of you!” We all know what it feels like to be angry — you may feel like you want to scream, cry, punch something, send nasty texts…. This articlefrom the Mayo Clinic gives us 10 Tips to Deal with our Anger.
Social Media can either help you or hurt you, this article explains Smart Social Media tips that will make sure what you post is appropriate and not something you may regret later. Always keep in mind that the internet is a “giant public record” and remember that Coaches, Employers and Deans may come across your […]
People often set goals for the new year in January. Now that January is over, what goals are you working towards? It can be hard to stay excited about the goals we set as the year goes on, but we believe that you can do it! The best way to achieve a goal is to […]
