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, 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....
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Kat & Margaret King w/ POCS Staff
Mar 24, 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...
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Amelia H.
Aug 5, 20201 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...
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Amelia H.
May 30, 20202 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...
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Emily H.
Apr 3, 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...
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Rebecca K.
Mar 21, 20204 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...
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Amelia H.
Mar 17, 20202 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...
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Emily H.
Jan 27, 20202 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....
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Amelia H.
Jan 6, 20201 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...
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Barbara Runnels Coats
Dec 13, 20193 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...
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Barbara Runnels Coats
Dec 5, 20194 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...
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Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Nov 15, 20191 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,...
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Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Oct 31, 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...
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Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Oct 20, 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,...
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Alison Buehler
Oct 8, 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...
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Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Sep 12, 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...
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Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Aug 28, 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...
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Karla Morgan, MS, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Aug 18, 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...
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