Internships - Advice from a Graduate
Getting a summer internship is one of the most important things to do while in college. Pre-COVID, I always thought my internship...
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Ginny M.
- Apr 11, 2021
- 2 min
Getting Ready for Finals
With summer being so close and finals being just around the corner, finals are probably the last thing students are worried about....
Kat & Margaret King w/ POCS Staff
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
A Tutoring Q & A
To chat with Kat and Margaret King is always delightful and to learn from them must be even greater. With Spring semester on its downhill...
Amelia H.
- Aug 6, 2020
- 1 min
Bring Your Own Mattress To College
It's time to move your student in. Whether you have already moved them in or you are about to, there is likely to be something you forget...
Amelia H.
- May 31, 2020
- 2 min
A Semester I Will Never Forget
I started my last semester at Mississippi State in January. I knew it would fly by faster than I could imagine, but I never could have...
Emily H.
- Apr 4, 2020
- 2 min
An Open Letter from Our Seniors
As with many phases in life, during your last semester of college, you always think you’ll have time: time to hang out with that friend...
Rebecca K.
- Mar 22, 2020
- 4 min
Wash Away the Sweat (and Germs!) and Get Ready for Online Learning - Tips from the Pros
In the twenty-plus years of my experience living in a college town, I can’t think of a more challenging time for students and parents...
Amelia H.
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
What's Up In Starkville?
We hope you all are doing well and staying healthy. There are constant changes in the COVID-19 development as we as a nation are trying...
Emily H.
- Jan 27, 2020
- 2 min
Down With The Flu? Here's What To Do!
The beginning of the year brings a promising fresh start and a new semester for students. Unfortunately, it’s also peak flu season....
Amelia H.
- Jan 6, 2020
- 1 min
Is Your Student Sick In Starkville?
Every parent probably worries about their student getting sick while they are in Starkville at school. It's a natural concern because you...
Barbara Runnels Coats
- Dec 13, 2019
- 3 min
The “B” Word Isn’t So Bad
Call it a spending plan, a money management blueprint, an income distribution strategy… whatever you want. It’s a budget, and everybody...
Barbara Runnels Coats
- Dec 5, 2019
- 4 min
ABLE Accounts
Although what I write about in this column are serious topics, I typically allow my personality to show through with a little humor, even...
Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
- Nov 15, 2019
- 1 min
How Can Breathing Help Your Mind & Body?
What is box breathing, or square breathing? This breathing technique is widely taught as a way to manage stress, improve concentration,...
Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
- Nov 1, 2019
- 1 min
The Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy
When someone we love is experiencing distress, we often wonder how to respond appropriately. Providing empathy is one of the most...
Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder
Fall is finally here! The leaves are turning and the air is cool. As we enter fall and winter, many of us start to focus on holidays,...
Alison Buehler
- Oct 9, 2019
- 1 min
Depression & Anxiety Among College Students - What Parents Can Do
With this week being Mental Health Awareness week, we wanted to share an article written by Alison Buehler from The Homestead Education...
Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
- Sep 13, 2019
- 1 min
Maintaining Mindfulness
Mindfulness has gained attention over the years for the many health benefits it provides. You may know quite a bit about mindfulness, or...
Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
- Aug 29, 2019
- 1 min
Don't Be A Negative Nancy!
“That test was so hard! I’m going to fail out of school!!” This is an example of catastrophizing. We catastrophize when we jump to the...
Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
- Aug 19, 2019
- 1 min
How To Help Your Student Deal With Stress
Stress!! We all experience stress throughout our lives, and college students have more than their fair share. Students may feel the...
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