9 Ways to Deal with Social Anxiety
Let’s face it: we’re all feeling more anxious these days. If you’re like many college students, anxiety hits especially hard in social situations. Do you relate to any of these statements?
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How to Host a Friendsgiving in College
If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving at college, you’ve probably got some mixed feelings. Skipping the trip home means you’ll save money, have more time to study, and avoid those awkward political conversations with extended family. But ...
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The Tourists’ Guide to Famous Tampa Bay Animals
Are you planning a trip to the Tampa Bay area? Don’t miss the chance to encounter our incredible wildlife. Beyond our sugar sand beaches and vibrant entertainment, the real Florida can be found in nature — and the unique stories of the ...
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How to Write a Standout College Application Essay
Although USF doesn’t require an application essay (unless you’re applying to the Judy Genshaft Honors College), many schools do. As part of your college application, you might be asked to submit a personal statement and supplemental essays ...
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Why Campus Visits Matter and What Questions to Ask
You constantly hear from everyone (your guidance counselor, admissions advisors, and, hey! even the USF admissions blog) that college campus visits are important. But when you’ve got so many options to choose from — tours, open houses, ...
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College Resources for Homeless, Unhoused and Housing-Insecure Students
If a housing crisis hits during your high school or college years, it can upend your educational plans. “When life happens, it never sends us a text to let us know that it’s coming. It just happens,” says Jenelle Bell, senior support ...
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Top YA Novels For Summer Reading
Are you looking for a good young adult novel to read this summer? Hey, me too! To me, summer isn't the same without a great YA novel to take to the beach or pool. I write young adult fiction, studied it in grad school, and can't get enough ...
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Is an Exploratory Program Right for You?
Remember how adults always asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up, back when you were five years old and still thought becoming a dinosaur was a distinct possibility? Now that you’re entering college, that question has been ...
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Promoting Mental Health and Well-being: Strategies for High School Counselors
It’s not easy to be a high school counselor these days. If you’re like most school counselors, you’re serving around 400 students — far above the recommended 250. The U.S. is short 100,000 mental health staff in our schools at the same ...
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Mental Health and Well-Being On Campus: What Resources You Can Count On
Hey there! Maybe you clicked on this post because you’ve been feeling sad, lonely, or anxious, and you want to know how your college can help. Or maybe you simply want to be proactive about your health. Either way, you’ve come to the right ...
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