It’s not just you—“library anxiety” is a real phenomenon. Many students find the size, atmosphere, or complexity of their university library to be intimidating. Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of hefty tomes and experienced peers busily working on advanced projects, it can be easy to feel that your own research skills are inadequate. With the growing prevalence of online resources, some students might be tempted to never enter the library at all.

You won't have the answers to all your student's questions. Here are some tips and resources that will help along the way.

Becoming a student ambassador is a huge responsibility to take on. It is a leadership role that allows you to become a representative of your university. This opportunity builds your credibility and can be a great thing to add to your resume that may make you stand out.

A non-traditional student is anyone who did not enter a college or university directly from high school. Reports in higher education have proven that this is becoming a new norm for campuses nationwide.

Your ability to access your compatibility is important. Is there a group of people who you can envision yourself living with? Will they allow and support your personal growth as a person?

Co-op programs combine classroom learning with real-world work experience, allowing students to alternate between academic semesters and professional work terms. These programs offer many benefits, such as building a stronger resume, gaining essential skills, and networking with industry professionals. However, they can also present challenges, like additional costs or balancing heavy workloads.

This article will help you shop for the things you need that last throughout your college experience.

Connecting with other parents on your child's campus provides invaluable support, insight, and additional resources that help you to navigate the high's and low's of your child's college years.

This article offers suggestions for ten courses you should take before you graduate.

Starting anything new can be an exciting and challenging adventure for anyone. Confidence is the essential tool needed to step into any unknown endeavor courageously. Whether it is a new job, a competition, a presentation, or transitioning from high school to college, confidence is the secret sauce that keeps us focused and able to thrive.

This series of articles are intended to provide a roadmap to navigating your college transition and first semester.

Part one of this series will advise college students to avoid cheating, covering some standard nuts and bolts tactics.

For parents of tenth graders especially, this article offers some tips to help increase independence and set your child up for success in their transition to college.

When you complete your FERPA proxy and understand your privacy rights, those seemingly small steps are helping you to become the leader of your life.

This article discusses five of the most important things you can do to survive - and thrive in - a first-year course.

Practical tips for building confidence, forming good habits, and making the most of your first year of high school.

This is the first article in what will be a series of interviews with some of my friends about their career trajectories. In this article, Dr. Julia provides insight for any pre-med students out there or folks interested in medicine but still undecided.

Grandparents play a vital role in the transition to college. Learning how to best support grandchildren during this exciting time in their lives and prepare them for college and beyond.

This article offers some tips and avenues for parents looking to engage with their child's campus experience.

Traditional team sports are not an option for many homeschooled families. This article discusses the benefits of having your child play sports before sending them off on their own.