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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...
Jennah D.
Jul 8, 20212 min read


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....
Ginny M.
Apr 11, 20212 min read


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...
Kat & Margaret King w/ POCS Staff
Mar 24, 20212 min read


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.
Aug 6, 20201 min read


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...
Amelia H.
May 31, 20202 min read


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...
Emily H.
Apr 4, 20202 min read


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...
Rebecca K.
Mar 22, 20204 min read


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...
Amelia H.
Mar 18, 20202 min read


Emily H.
Feb 16, 20200 min read


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....
Emily H.
Jan 27, 20202 min read


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...
Amelia H.
Jan 6, 20201 min read


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 13, 20193 min read


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...
Barbara Runnels Coats
Dec 5, 20194 min read


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 15, 20191 min read


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
Nov 1, 20191 min read


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,...
Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Oct 21, 20191 min read


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...
Alison Buehler
Oct 9, 20191 min read


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
Sep 13, 20191 min read


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 29, 20191 min read


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...
Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Aug 19, 20191 min read
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