Interning in New York City
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:58:25-04:00Who doesn’t want to live in New York City?york Ok, I am a little partial, I love New York. I am a born and bred New Yorker, living in S. Florida for 25 [...]
Career Showcase: A Student Perspective FAU
Michelle Balaun2019-08-08T18:50:41-04:00Career Fairs can be daunting. The thought of choosing a career can be daunting, however with a little guidance and a visit to a career fair, the path ca [...]
Planning to Sublease Your Apartment at FAU?
Michelle Balaun2019-07-29T13:06:52-04:00The Supply is Greater Than the Demand. Here’s How to Sublease HaveUHeard that when a student moves into an off-campus apartment they generally sign a le [...]
Banks and Credit Unions at FAU
Michelle Balaun2019-07-29T09:56:16-04:00Many Places to Grab Money, Banks Galore! Leaving for college comes with so many new things, but handling their own money can be one of the scariest. Lea [...]
Register to Vote
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:41:32-04:00How to Have Your Vote Count While at College When it comes to voting, your vote counts! Voting is important so we want you to be prepared when election [...]
Finding an Internship, Learn the Options
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T14:31:47-04:00Learn About Your Options. What better way to learn about a prospective field or career than to do an internship? Obviously, I am a big believer in inter [...]
Who You Going to Call…
Michelle Balaun2019-08-12T12:02:47-04:00Who 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 [...]
Football Seats FAU
Michelle Balaun2019-07-29T12:28:19-04:00A Guide to FAU FAU Stadium for Football Seats Everyone should get to at least one Owl football game. Or, perhaps you want to get season tickets. In the [...]
Wake Up Owls, It’s Game Day!
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:03:44-04:00Get Ready for the big game with these attire tips! The best feeling for any college student, particularly if you’re an Owl, is waking up knowing it's ga [...]
Calendar
Michelle Balaun2019-08-26T14:12:53-04:00Events and Important Dates for FAU. Here is where you can find a calendar list of events and important dates for students and parents of the Florida Atl [...]
The ABC’s of 529 Savings Plans FAU
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:42:29-04:00What 529 Pays When you decide to have kids, your first thought is not how am I going to pay for college, but it might be your second. I made a decision [...]
Care Packages for your College Student
Michelle Balaun2019-09-19T15:27:18-04:00It's nice to get a little lift because you care. Why wait for midterms or finals to send a little something to your student? They may not admit it, but [...]
Need Advice?
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:43:23-04:00How to Get an Advisor Appointment If you’re looking for advice, then you're looking for one of the most popular locations on campus, the Office of Advis [...]
Pets in School
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:46:37-04:00Take Your Dog (or Cat) to College Every time I headed up to Florida State to see my kids, they asked that I bring our dog. Let’s face it; the pup is eve [...]
Sending a Package?
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:45:45-04:00Make Sure Your Package Gets There There are many reasons that a student receives a package. Whether it is just their usual Amazon delivery, a care packa [...]
They’ve Been Accepted!
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T15:26:34-04:00Accepted, Congratulations! Welcome to Paradise as an FAU Owl Class of 2022! Now that you are accepted, you can now take that sigh of relief that a decis [...]
Meal Plans
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T15:28:39-04:00A Guide to Eating At College The start of college is right around the corner and many of you might be envisioning your student’s diet as burgers and piz [...]
Florida Prepaid
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T15:29:20-04:00What Does Prepaid Pay For? Many of us who have lived in Florida, planned for our students’ education by taking advantage of the Florida Prepaid program. [...]
Safety Tips For Using Rideshare
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T15:31:18-04:00Important Reminders I remember when I first heard about rideshare apps like Uber and thought it was a brilliant concept for so many reasons; one of whi [...]
Make The Call To Admissions
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T15:34:47-04:00How long do we have to wait? Calling admissions? Florida Atlantic University has a rolling admissions system. Students can expect to hear an answer abou [...]
Brunch is Breakfast plus Lunch plus Fun
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:34:45-04:00“Brunch is breakfast without an alarm.” — Unknown Most college kids sleep late. It’s a well-known fact. So, going out for breakfast on weekends, in part [...]
Having A Car At College
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:37:58-04:00Can You Get By Without a Car? Florida Atlantic University is notorious for having very few open parking spots. I can vouch for this because I have a car [...]
Get on the Bus
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:44:42-04:00A Guide to FAU’s Bus System If you have ever been to FAU’s campus, you know that driving and parking can be stressful. However, FAU’s Owl Express is her [...]
First Time Student Loan Borrower?
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T15:35:47-04:00You'll Need to Do This. What is an Entrance Counseling? In July of 2016, the U.S. Department of Education made it a requirement that, in order to have s [...]
Auxiliary Fees For Classes
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:39:35-04:00HaveUHeard of These Fees? You can't get away from the fees! There is no denying that college tuition, in and of itself, is a huge expense; however, on t [...]
Entertainment
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T15:55:20-04:00Other Things You Can Do for Entertainment. There is more than just football for entertainment around FAU, in fact, there is a rich and vibrant arts scen [...]
Best Places to Study
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T15:57:58-04:00Shhhhh, Here Is a Great Study Spot! Finding a good place to study is essential for freshman students. College classes are very different than high schoo [...]
Tax Time
Michelle Balaun2019-07-21T10:24:45-04:00Seems It's Always Almost Tax Time. April 15th is right around the corner. As you are preparing your return or having a CPA prepare your return, do not f [...]
Controversial Speakers
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:38:48-04:00Is Free Expression, Controversial? Have you ever heard someone on campus yelling about controversial issues or spewing out their religious beliefs and u [...]
Honorlock Proctoring and Lockdown
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T13:48:21-04:00Online Test Taking For Today’s Students Technology has changed the way students take tests. My daughter was able to extend one of her holiday breaks by [...]
Flu Season Ahead
Michelle Balaun2019-09-12T14:07:57-04:00The 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 [...]
Preparing for Grad School Exams
Michelle Balaun2019-09-12T09:07:20-04:00Next Steps... Grad School Exams Time flies when you’re having fun! It wasn’t until college that I realized how true this statement is. While it may feel [...]
Budget 101
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T17:03:25-04:00Learning To Spend And Save Are Part of Being An Adult. I quickly realized that I needed to place my daughter on a budget when she decided she needed to [...]
The Best Apps for Students
Michelle Balaun2019-08-14T10:26:25-04:00Apps, The Easiest Way. Remember when you were in college and everything was easily accessible via apps on your phone? No? Well, me either. Our kids, how [...]
FAFSA
Michelle Balaun2019-08-06T17:31:10-04:00First Applicants Find Substantial Assets. FAFSA is the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid but, based on how aid is distributed, it may a [...]
Trick or Treat
Michelle Balaun2019-09-10T16:50:14-04:00That Was Then… I would race home from school so my mom could put together some sort of costume for me then rush to meet my friends to go trick-or-treati [...]
Where to Pre-game At FAU
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T17:43:47-04:00There are Football Pre-game Tailgates in Paradise Football season is upon us and other than making sure you will be properly attired in Red and Blue and [...]
Finding A Roommate
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T17:49:30-04:00What To Look For In That Ideal Roommate. Finding the ideal roommate(s) can be tough and a hassle. I’m here to tell you a couple of ways to make that pro [...]
Bright Futures – Shining Bright
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T17:54:39-04:00The Future Is So Bright You'll Need Shades! SEE END OF BLOG FOR CHANGES EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR Bright Futures has been a grea [...]
Searching for Scholarships
Michelle Balaun2019-09-08T13:12:32-04:00There Is A Better Way To Get It Paid. The reality of having to pay for college started to set in as soon as the first acceptance letters started to arri [...]
Before You Leave
Michelle Balaun2019-08-06T15:06:01-04:00Check out our list of important documents before your students leave. Before you leave to take your kid to college, there are a few items you will want [...]
My Student Made Honor Roll
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T18:12:52-04:00Honor Roll Pride It is that time of year when students receive notifications that they have made a collegiate scholar society. The cream-colored linen e [...]
Bucket List FAU
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T18:14:04-04:00Check out these Owl Things to Do If you have decided you want to be an Owl, congratulations! Welcome to the University where there is football in paradi [...]
Advice I’d Give My Freshman Self
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T18:14:44-04:00Freshman 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 [...]
Fun Classes When You Need Electives
Michelle Balaun2019-04-12T17:14:20-04:00What Students Wish They Took Do you have a jam-packed schedule and are looking for an easy, fun, and exciting elective? Or simply looking to learn a new [...]
Food for Thought
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T18:15:52-04:00No Student Hungry Much like the national campaign No Kid Hungry®, there are many students at colleges throughout the United States that are barely getti [...]
Working While in School
Michelle Balaun2019-07-19T18:21:00-04:00Are you working? Need some cash to make ends meet? Some students have to work to pay for college; some consider their school work their only job and for [...]
Sick at School
Michelle Balaun2019-09-09T13:12:56-04:00Mom...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!” Hopefu [...]