Bernie Zimmerman Joins Northwest College Support
Northwest College Support is excited to announce that Bernie Zimmerman is joining our team. Bernie Zimmerman joins Northwest College Support to expand our nationally recognized services to Boise, Idaho. Bernie’s background in the therapeutic industry is well known,...
Parents Need to Hear This
Northwest College Support has worked with several hundred students since it was founded in 2012. Over that time I have gotten to know many young people and their families, and when we begin working together we talk about the stories of what led them to Northwest...
Stop Boredom Eating!
If you find that you're eating more throughout the day because you're bored, or just because food is delicious, you are definitely boredom eating. It's important to remember that food is for nutrition, and it is meant to fuel body. Occasionally indulging is part of...
Stuck Inside? …And More Reasons You Should Learn to Bake
Not only is it an impressive skill, baking can be a useful, healthy, and calming activity. Many people find scooping, pouring, mixing, and scraping to be methodical and relaxing, even meditative. Learning to bake opens up a lot of options in your meal plan, too....
What to do When You’re Having Trouble Choosing a Major
One of the many things that our education coaches can work with students on is choosing a major. Many students aren't sure what career path they want to take, how much school they want to commit to, or what interests they can turn into lucrative careers. Each...
10 Cool Virtual Vacations
Stuck at home? Make the most of it and take a virtual vacation! They say attitude is everything, so do your best to enjoy your downtime with an interesting virtual tour. Many zoos, aquariums, museums, and bands are offering live webcam streams or showings, and some...
How (and Why) to Start a Hobby
Hobbies are stimulating for your brain, and may even ward off brain disease later in life! A hobby is anything that you like doing, and that is the only reason for doing it. Hobbies can provide a creative outlet that your average citizen doesn't always allow for....
Skiing, Snowboarding, and Happiness
Studies have shown that skiing and snowboarding brings joy to those who partake. That joy has proven to lead to a significant increase in overall happiness. Adventuring around the slopes and zooming through every turn, allows an entrance into flow state. A flow state...
5 EASY/HEALTHY RECIPES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS ON A BUDGET!
College is a time for self discovery, building a routine, developing healthy habits, and so much more! One thing that benefits college students all over the globe is learning to manage your time, having a sustainable diet, and practicing a budget. It is such an...
5 Reasons Why You’ll Fall in Love with the Beautiful Outdoors of Coeur d’Alene!
North Idaho is known for its incredible beauty, outdoors, and adventure seekers! Listed are some of the top attractions that Coeur d’Alene, Idaho has to offer! Tubbs Hill: Situated perfectly between the lake, the resort, and downtown Coeur d’Alene, Tubbs Hill is one...
Executive Functioning!
As Academic Coaches, the primary deficit we see in our previous and current population is executive functioning. This includes: difficulty starting, planning, organizing and completing tasks, working memory, emotional self regulation, and self motivation. We as...
Social Isolation Survival Guide!
Globally, we are all currently experiencing a loss of structure within the madness that is COVID-19. Whatever that may look like for you, I am sure you are feeling a loss in routine, balance, and normalcy. Maybe you’ve binge watched a Netflix series (or two, no ones...
North Idaho College’s Workforce Training Program
North Idaho College is home to an impressive group of programs designed to teach students employable skills, and get them any necessary certification and qualification to work meaningful jobs in their communities. The Workforce Training Center has career counselors on...
How to be Successful in an Online Class
Taking classes online can be challenging, but convenient. The ability to access all of your materials online, wherever you are, at whatever time of day is most convenient to you, is an undeniable benefit of taking classes online. However, without meeting in person,...
Time Management 101: The Google Calendar
Everyone here at Northwest College Support uses, and encourages our students to use, Google Calendar. Not only is it already built into and associated with your existing G-mail or Google account, but it is available for both your phone and computer. After downloading...