The Myth of Young Adult Transition Programs
When people hear the term “transition,” especially in the context of young adults transitioning in to college, there is an implied sense of an “in between” or “limbo” time period. People tend to think young adults struggle with transition because it's a time of...
Six Steps to Choosing the Right College
For high school seniors and transfer students alike, choosing a college or university can be a very daunting task. With so many options, it can seem impossible to begin narrowing down which college might be best for you. Listed here are six steps to take to begin...
4 Tips for Open Book Tests
Chances are if you're anything like I was as a college student, when you hear your professor say “The exam will be 'open-book,' ” you're secretly doing a little happy dance on the inside. For a student, this can sound like great news because it means (in theory) that...
How to Send an Email to Your Professor in 8 Really Easy Steps!
There always comes a point in the school term where it becomes necessary to email your professor. Whether you missed class, are confused about an assignment, or need to reschedule your test, emailing your professor may seem like a simple task, but many students...
9 Resources to Take Advantage of in College
Does fall semester have you in over your head? There may be help available that you aren’t aware of! College students are incredibly busy and often have to juggle ten things at once. It’s important for students to know about all the help available to them, but more...
8 Ways to Stay Alive in College!
College is a time of new-found independence in which you are presented with endless opportunities to make either a healthy or unhealthy choices. Here is a list of 8 healthy choices you can make as a college student: Get Vaccines. If you're living on campus, your...
What is Northwest College Support’s Demographic?
At Northwest College Support, our team helps a wide range of individuals achieve success. While many programs can help one specific demographic, Northwest College Support attracts a broader range of individuals. This is in part because our micro-milieu model allows...
Don’t Be a Statistic! 5 Tips to Survive Your Freshman Year and Beyond!
According to a Harvard University study, 70% of high schoolers attend college with in two years of graduation. Considering that over half of all jobs in this country require at least some college education, and considering that people with education no higher than...
10 EASY Tips For Being an Efficient College Student
All through college, you will probably hear the term “time management” over and over. This is a reoccurring phrase because college students are traditionally very busy, and poor time management can lead to feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to poor academic...
20 Awesome Things Going on at Northwest College Support
Northwest College Support works hard to engage students in fun and interesting activities as well as support their therapeutic growth with meaningful groups. All activities are optional to students in order to allow for students to pick and choose what they are really...
5 EASY Ways to Stay Organized
Plan for the week ahead – Before you begin classes on Monday, take a minute to organize your schedule for the week in a planner or notebook. Each day, write out which assignments you will work on, being mindful of due dates and the time it will take to finish each...
Should You Drop a Class?
If you're doing badly in a class, should you drop it? Below are some questions to ask yourself, and tips to help you figure it out. Do you need this class for your major? Is this class crucial to your graduation? Are you a psychology major thinking of dropping PSYCH...
What to Do When Disaster Strikes (In an Academic Sense)
Sometimes things happen that are out of our control. Snowstorms, hard drives crash, grandparents die, cars break down, and we get sick. Maybe your just going through a really bad day, week, or semester. All of these things happen to us and have the potential to cause...
College Students: How to be THE BEST at Time Management
All through college, you will probably hear the term “time management” over and over. This is a reoccurring phrase because college students are traditionally very busy, and poor time management can lead to feeling overwhelmed, which can lead to poor academic...
10 Tips They Might Not Tell You at College Orientation
Entering college is a huge (and exciting) transition, and schools know just how important this transition is. At orientation you'll get to know your way around campus, meet your fellow peers and hopefully leave feeling ready to take on the upcoming school year. While...