Jennah D.Jul 9, 20212 minInternships - Advice from a GraduateGetting a summer internship is one of the most important things to do while in college. Pre-COVID, I always thought my internship...
Ginny M.Apr 11, 20212 minGetting Ready for FinalsWith 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 StaffMar 24, 20212 minA Tutoring Q & ATo 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, 20201 minBring Your Own Mattress To CollegeIt'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, 20202 minA Semester I Will Never ForgetI 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, 20202 minAn Open Letter from Our SeniorsAs 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, 20204 minWash Away the Sweat (and Germs!) and Get Ready for Online Learning - Tips from the ProsIn 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, 20202 minWhat'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, 20202 minDown 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, 20201 minIs 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 CoatsDec 13, 20193 minThe “B” Word Isn’t So BadCall it a spending plan, a money management blueprint, an income distribution strategy… whatever you want. It’s a budget, and everybody...
Barbara Runnels CoatsDec 5, 20194 minABLE AccountsAlthough 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, NCSCNov 15, 20191 minHow 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, NCSCNov 1, 20191 minThe Difference Between Sympathy and EmpathyWhen 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, NCSCOct 21, 20191 minCoping With Seasonal Affective DisorderFall 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 BuehlerOct 9, 20191 minDepression & Anxiety Among College Students - What Parents Can DoWith 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, NCSCSep 13, 20191 minMaintaining MindfulnessMindfulness 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, NCSCAug 29, 20191 minDon'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, NCSCAug 19, 20191 minHow To Help Your Student Deal With StressStress!! We all experience stress throughout our lives, and college students have more than their fair share. Students may feel the...