Yes, I know your college student is grown up, but they will LOVE it if you remember to send them a treat for Halloween. Click here to choose a Halloween gift basket or toys or treats.
Full Story »RHS AVID Seniors: Ready for College!
The Richardson High School AVID seniors are working on their college choices and applications. What is AVID, you ask? Advancement Via Individual Determination. The mission of AVID is: to ensure that ALL students, and most especially the least served students in the middle will 1. Succeed in rigorous curriculum, 2. will complete a rigorous college preparatory path, 3. will enter mainstream activities in the school, 4. will increase their enrollment in four year colleges, 5. and will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society. A student must apply to get into AVID, and the benefits are great
Full Story »On the road, again…
I am currently in Boston helping my daughter get settled into her new apartment and her new life as a photography student at Boston University’s Center for the Digital Imaging Arts in Waltham, Ma. Today we stopped by the facilities which are located on Moody Street, a funky and eclectic street and the focus of [...]
Full Story »New Book discusses the “failure factories”: public universities
Public Universities: the failure factories
Full Story »Uh-oh! Too many freshman!
Johns Hopkins expected ALOT fewer students this fall!
Full Story »Wes is a U of Redlands, Johnston student!
Today we had several orientation events, but the one I most enjoyed was the Johnston Center parent q and a. Johnston Center is a part of the University of Redlands, and it has an alternative education program similar to Bennington and Hampshire. Narrative grades, students have a mentor and a committee, they write a “contract” for their emphasis (major area), and do a lot of intellectual exploration. Redlands has Johnston Center, they have an accredited music school, business school, theater program…they offer tremendous opportunities. They even have a campus in Salzburg, Austria.
Full Story »Redlands Orientation for Johnston students
We showed up for our 530 pm Johnston Center “orientation”, and although I had told my darling son we were invited to the 4p.m. Welcome Circle, he said it was for students only. Of course, it was for parents too. GRRR.
Full Story »Today is First Year Student Orientation at U of Redlands!
Wes, is a first year student at the University of Redlands in Redlands, California. Wes is also doing a blog (he is the High School Slacker!), but he has not blogged in a while as he has been on his first year journey (a climbing trip in the High Sierras). My husband, Randy, drove Wes out here with one of Wesley’s “brother from another mother”, Charlie, who is at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont.
Full Story »Tam’s College Adventure Recommendations!
I have added a special feature on my blogsite, Tam’s College Adventures Recommendations. I have personally selected the books, study guides and college guides I believe are worth using. Also included are office/desk supplies, computers, dorm bedding and bath items, plus college survival guides! Please click above to visit my recommendation store, and the link [...]
Full Story »The New College Campus Tour!
Finally! Remaking the college campus tour! Three cheers for Hendrix College in Conway, AR! It has always driven me completely crazy to follow student guides around who are walking backwards! Isn’t that a lawsuit waiting to happen??
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