Who You Going to Call…
Michelle Balaun2020-03-12T21:32:19-04:00Who Should You Call When You Need Answers? The important contact info you need to have. Over the years there have been only a few times that I, as a par [...]
Controversial Speakers
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:53:05-05:00Is Free Expression, Controversial? Have you ever heard someone on campus yelling about controversial issues or spewing out their religious beliefs and u [...]
Flu Season Ahead
Michelle Balaun2020-09-29T17:22:51-04:00The Flu ends with “U” It’s that season again – and I don’t mean hurricanes. Flu season is generally from October through May; peaking in December. Given [...]
Diversity and Inclusion for LGBTQ College Students
Michelle Balaun2020-07-10T17:38:09-04:00LGBTQ Campus Support and Resources College can be challenging for all students, therefore finding ways to make connections with others who identify simi [...]
How Will Students Stay Safe, Sane and Happy this Fall
Michelle Balaun2020-06-29T10:23:54-04:00Where is a Safe Spot at College? As colleges are doing their best to come up with ideas as to how to keep our students safe and healthy as they reopen c [...]
Advice I’d Give My Freshman Self
Michelle Balaun2020-08-06T21:19:33-04:00Freshman Year is a Challenge The start of freshman year of college can be exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. As my time in college is nea [...]
Sick at School
Michelle Balaun2020-09-29T17:24:41-04:00Mom...I'm Sick! It’s bound to happen. At some point, the phone will ring and your mature, independent college student will cry “Mom, I'm sick!” Hopeful [...]
FAU COVID Updates
Michelle Balaun2020-08-10T11:16:55-04:00Update on Latest COVID Plans Unprecedented doesn’t even begin to describe what the past few months have been like during this COVID pandemic. We may hav [...]
Health Insurance
Michelle Balaun2020-10-15T11:29:38-04:00All The Ways In And Around Getting Health Coverage. Florida Atlantic University does not require students to have Health Insurance (unless they are inte [...]
Campus Resources for Students of Color
Michelle Balaun2020-07-27T10:39:49-04:00Campus Guide to Resources for Multicultural Students Campus diversity amongst students has grown considerably over the years and most colleges acknowled [...]
Owls Care
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T18:06:43-05:00New Wings And A New Life Experience! Owls Care! Now you have your college student moved in and they are ready to embark on a new independent life, as a [...]
Cultural Resources for Hispanic-Latino Students
Michelle Balaun2020-08-31T17:12:34-04:00Support, Empowerment, and Connection for Hispanic-Latino Students Campus diversity amongst students has grown considerably over the years and colleges v [...]
The Stress of College
Michelle Balaun2020-06-01T12:34:53-04:00It Happens To All Of Us! Stress. It happens to our kids too. As though balancing a full schedule, the welcome distraction of football season, sorority [...]
Care Packages FAU
Michelle Balaun2020-10-27T20:47:33-04:00Who doesn’t enjoy getting a package delivered? We know you really care, you care a lot about your student and want them to be happy. Whether it is for a [...]