Academic Advising | College Success Life

Yeah! You’ve been accepted to college. Got your financial aid letter. Now you have to plan for attending New Student Orientation. Lots of information, lots of information overload…what is a new student to do!

Wanna Be Doctors, Nurses and Healthcare Providers…

by Dr. Lana | May 2, 2020 | Academic Advising, Career Services, College Success Life | 0

The coronavirus pandemic really showcases the challenges of being a medical professional. Pre-med college students need to evaluate their personal stamina in pursuing an often demanding profession.

Online Learning Easy…Not Hardly!

by Dr. Lana | Apr 27, 2020 | Academic Advising, Career Services, College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy | 0

Online learning in college is not as easy as it sounds. As a matter of fact, it can be a very daunting and challenging experience.

5 Keys to College Academic Success

by Dr. Lana | Apr 12, 2020 | Academic Advising, Career Services, College Advising, College Success Life, Graduation, Information Literacy | 0

College success depends on your ability to learn and use strategically the rules of the college game. As the captain of your academic support team, you have to pick players (academic advisers) who really know the ins and outs of graduation championship. Winning takes planning from the first day you set foot on campus.

The New Normal and Preparing for Next Semester…

by Dr. Lana | Apr 10, 2020 | Academic Advising, College Success Life, Student Services | 0

Under the new normal, preparing for next semester will be a challenge on multiple levels. A steady flow of academic advising may provide the information necessary to achieve the best upcoming college and career outcomes.

Semester Interruptus…What Now?!

by Dr. Lana | Mar 16, 2020 | Academic Advising, College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy, Student Financial Aid | 0

The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has dramatically impacted daily life on college and university campuses. College students need to reorient how to accomplish their academic responsibilities as they move forward during these very uncertain and unpredictable times.

Know When To Seek A Second Opinion…

by Dr. Lana | Feb 23, 2020 | Academic Advising, College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy | 0

Seeking a second opinion always helps with the decision making process. Knowing what to ask, who to ask, and when to ask is key.

The Gold Standard for Academic Success – Information Literacy

by Dr. Lana | Feb 23, 2020 | Academic Advising, Career Services, College Success Life, Information Literacy, Student Services | 0

Information literacy practice is the gold standard for producing and operating effectively in today’s digital society, whether in the Academy or in the workplace. This is a critical skill set that every professional must have to remain competitive in a global economy.

Boost Your Research Skills – Information Literacy

by Dr. Lana | Jan 27, 2020 | Academic Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy | 0

Boosting your research skills is all about understanding why “information literacy” is so important to your academic and professional development!

Making the Best of Final Exam Season…

by Dr. Lana | Jan 26, 2020 | Academic Advising, Career Services, College Advising, College Success Life | 0

Final exam season…let’s not be under any illusions. This time of year is the mega pimple of stress! Ugh! Fall, Spring, or Summer, no matter what time of year, studying for finals is just plain nerve-racking and overwhelming.