
To Scroll or Not to Scroll: Some thoughts on social media usage and how it’s effecting our mental health
The research on addiction to social media and the effect it is having on our mental health has been pouring in as we are starting to see social media usage overwhelmingly take over in our society. Most recently, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, has come out as...
Why College Students NEED Mindfulness and Meditation
Why mindfulness and meditation? As a young adult navigating college and life, things can get unbelievably stressful. Life’s stresses never seem to reduce, (in fact they grow) as we get older. However, learning how to manage stress can help bring balance and avoid the...
15 Ways Education Coaches Help Students at NW College Support
At NWCS each of our students are paired with a 3-person team consisting of a therapist, life coach and education coach. Each of these team members play an important role in the students life and help them accomplish a number of distinct but equally valuable goals....
GPA 101: Understanding Your Grade Point Average
We hear about it all the time. It effects whether we get into college, whether we stay in college, and whether we graduate or not. Something that has so much power over our college career is certainly worth taking some time to understand. How to calculate it, what...
Thanksgiving Travel Tips For College Students
Tell your roommates you're going on a trip. This is one of those things that is just so obvious, that sometimes it can go overlooked. You don't want your roommates to start worrying when they realize they haven't seen you in a couple of days. Even if you already left...
Winter Activities at Northwest College Support
Winter is fast approaching here in the Inland Northwest, and for many of our students, it may be the first time they’ve lived somewhere during a winter season, or maybe even seen snow! The winter season here can bring a variety of weather phenomena, everything from...
Why Make Physical Activity a Priority?
Get moving! As a college student life routinely gets extremely hectic and stressful. As assignments pile up, taking care of physical health gets lower on the list of priorities. Quick, cheap, and generally processed foods become saving graces while physical activity...
Pets at Northwest College Support?!
At Northwest College Support, we have lots of dogs running around the office, including Bear, our certified therapy dog! Students enrolled in NWCS are also allowed to have pets provided they have demonstrated that they are responsible, and it is appropriate for the...
What is the ReSet House?!
Students admitted to Northwest College Support enjoy many adult freedoms, privileges, and responsibilities. At NWCS, it is the goal for students to live as independently as possible so that the students have the best chance at success after they move on from NWCS....
3 Simple Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning in College Students
In our line of work we encounter many students who struggle with executive functioning. One particular weakness often seen within executive functioning is a lack of time management skills and initiating tasks. This can have a negative impact on the student's life in...
How to Make and Use Flashcards… THE RIGHT WAY!
Flashcards can be an awesome study tool. Studies show that flashcards can be one of the most effective study strategies. However, like most tools and strategies, flashcards are only effective when used correctly. Follow the tips and directions outlined below, and you...
How to NOT do All the Reading for Class (and Still be Prepared)!
Most majors in college require a crazy amount of reading. As a college student, you are expected to keep up with your textbook, and on top of that you may have articles or additional books to read. Now, multiply that by 6 (or however many classes you are taking)....
High School Completion at Northwest College Support?
Is it possible to be enrolled in Northwest College Support if you haven't yet finished high school?! The answer is YES! While Northwest College Support aims primarily to support students at the college level, there are also several options available to students at...
Things I Have Learned Working at NWCS
During my time working as an academic coach at Northwest College Support, it has been my job to teach students the skills needed to navigate post-secondary education and pursue their educational goals. While my students have been the direct recipients of knowledge in...
Parent Involvement in Young Adult Transition
The involvement of families and parents can look very different at a young adult transition programs than adolescent, or more intensive programs. At Northwest College Support parents receive a weekly one-on-one phone call with their child's therapist. Most of the...