Opportunity Knocks: First Year Experience & Transition

by Krista D'Amelio

Click here to view the May Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring First Year Experience & Transition opportunities at: Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, Transitional Year Program (TYP) Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, Bridge Program Davidson College,...

Opportunity Knocks: Pre-College Prep & Outreach

by Krista D'Amelio

Click here to view the March Opportunity Knocks newsletter featuring Pre-College Prep & Outreach opportunities at: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Let’s Get Ready! Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA, National College Advising Corps –...

The Power of Mentors, Yet Again!

by Melissa Cotignola

In Ashley Hurtado’s piece in State Hornet, Sacramento State University’s newspaper, she describes an exciting initiative at her school. Sacramento State, one of our college partners, launched the faculty student mentorship program in 1987. Open to all...

College Programs Help First-Gen Students Make the Transition

by Melissa Cotignola

In previous blog posts, we’ve talked about how the transition to college can be difficult for first generation students.  There are plenty of obstacles – financial,  logistical and otherwise. But, in his article, Geri Coleman Tucker explores some of the exciting ways...

Studying Abroad: Too Expensive for Some College Students? Think Again!

by Melissa Cotignola

Studying abroad is often regarded as one of the most life-changing experiences that a college student can have. Experiencing a new culture firsthand can transform a student’s worldview, and help him or her gain a deeper understanding of American culture as well. The...