Spring Break
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:23:24+00:00Letting off Steam before Finals Mention Spring Break to most parents and immediate visions of lawless partying comes to mind. Spring Break is March 4th [...]
Interning in New York City
Michelle Balaun2019-02-18T10:43:22+00:00Who doesn’t want to live in New York City? Ok, I am a little partial. I am a born and bred New Yorker, living in S. Florida for 25 plus years, and I sti [...]
Career Showcase: A Student Perspective FAU
Michelle Balaun2018-12-13T13:32:07+00:00Career 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 [...]
Finding an Internship
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:25:06+00:00Learn 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 [...]
Calendar
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:33:22+00:00Events and Important Dates for FAU. Here is where you can find a list of events and important dates for students and parents of the Florida Atlantic Uni [...]
Care Packages
Michelle Balaun2018-08-04T17:40:32+00:00It's Nice To Get A Little Lift. Why wait for midterms or finals to send a little something to your student? They may not admit it, but your student prob [...]
They’ve Been Accepted!
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:21:11+00:00Congratulations! Welcome to Paradise as an FAU Owl Class of 2022! You can now take that sigh of relief that a decision has been made and then take a loo [...]
Meal Plans
Michelle Balaun2018-08-04T17:39:05+00:00A 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 Balaun2018-10-15T12:30:34+00:00What Does It Pay For? Many of us who have lived in Florida, planned for our students’ education by taking advantage of the Florida Prepaid program. The [...]
Safety Tips For Using Rideshare
Michelle Balaun2018-10-10T17:39:30+00:00Important Reminders I remember when I first heard about Uber and thought it was a brilliant concept for so many reasons; one of which was that it shoul [...]
Make The Call To Admissions
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:25:58+00:00How long do we have to wait? Florida Atlantic University has a rolling admissions system. Students can expect to hear an answer about six to eight weeks [...]
First Time Student Loan Borrower?
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:19:54+00:00You'll Need to Do This. What is Entrance Counseling? In July of 2016, the U.S. Department of Education made it a requirement that, in order to have stud [...]
Shopping Guide for New Students
Michelle Balaun2018-08-23T15:39:34+00:00Top 7 Categories of What They Need. Back to school-college is the second biggest consumer spending season right behind winter holiday season. Parents ex [...]
Entertainment
Michelle Balaun2018-08-04T17:39:01+00:00Other Things You Can Do. There is more than just football for entertainment around FAU, in fact, there is a rich and vibrant arts scene and parks opport [...]
Best Places to Study
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:33:11+00:00Shhhhh, Here Is a Great Study Spot! Finding a good place to study is essential for freshman students. College classes are very different than high scho [...]
Tax Time
Michelle Balaun2019-01-29T16:36:31+00:00Seems 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 [...]
Honorlock Proctoring and Lockdown
Michelle Balaun2019-01-18T15:13:54+00:00Online 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 [...]
Credit Cards for College Students
Michelle Balaun2018-11-19T13:37:44+00:00What Every Student Should Know Recently I told my daughter to go pay something with a check. She responded by asking me if she had those somewhere. She [...]
Flu Season Ahead
Michelle Balaun2018-10-23T11:55:14+00:00The 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 Balaun2019-01-21T10:24:22+00:00Next Steps... Time flies when you’re having fun! It wasn’t until college that I realized how true this statement is. While it may feel like you just fin [...]
Budget 101
Michelle Balaun2018-08-04T17:56:28+00:00Learning 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 Balaun2019-02-07T17:31:39+00:00App, It Is 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 [...]
FAFSA
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:20:40+00:00First Applicants Find Substantial Assets. FAFSA is the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid but, based on how aid is distributed, it may a [...]
Midterm Blues Care Package
Michelle Balaun2018-10-16T15:50:30+00:00Surprise Them With a Box of Love! Midterm and final exams can be some of the biggest stressors for your student. I typically do not get to speak to my d [...]
Trick or Treat
Michelle Balaun2018-10-01T14:24:24+00:00That 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 Balaun2018-09-29T10:22:10+00:00There 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 [...]
Care Packages- Because Sometimes They Get Sick
Michelle Balaun2018-10-12T20:39:43+00:00How To Fix A Sick Kid From Miles Away. I don’t know about you, but when they call to say they are sick, the miles between home and school seem even long [...]
Finding A Roommate
Michelle Balaun2018-08-04T17:46:27+00:00What 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 [...]
Beauty and the Beast
Michelle Balaun2018-12-08T11:48:02+00:00Is That How Your Favorite Fairy Tale Begins? It’s not just for fairy tales, getting the beauty treatment makes her happy. As the mother of girls, I kno [...]
Bright Futures – Shining Bright
Michelle Balaun2018-08-04T17:46:27+00:00The Future Is So Bright You'll Need Shades! On Friday, March 9th, Governor Rick Scott signed the SB4 bill, which amongst other items encourages univers [...]
Searching for Scholarships
Michelle Balaun2019-02-12T16:55:34+00:00There 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 Balaun2019-02-04T17:04:51+00:00Check Out Our List Of Important Documents. Before you leave to take your kid to college, there are a few items you will want to take care of that are ex [...]
Are You Ready for some Football?
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:23:13+00:00Here Is What You'll Need To Know. After the fall 2017 season, FAU football is ready to show that they can keep up their winning streak. For the first ti [...]
My Student Made Honor Roll
Michelle Balaun2018-11-26T17:30:52+00:00Honor 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 Balaun2018-11-19T12:46:51+00:00Check 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 Balaun2018-10-17T12:48:06+00:00Freshman 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 Balaun2018-10-11T15:20:31+00:00What 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 Balaun2018-10-25T16:18:12+00:00No 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 Balaun2018-08-04T17:56:28+00:00Need Some Cash To Make Ends Meet? Some students have to work to pay for college; some consider their school work their only job and fortunately don’t h [...]
Care Packages
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:32:31+00:00How To Take Care Of Them During Stressful Times. Midterm and finals can be some of the biggest stressors for your student. I typically do not get to spe [...]
Sick at School
Michelle Balaun2018-12-17T18:22:48+00:00Mom...I'm Sick! It’s bound to happen. At some point, the phone will ring and your mature, independent college student will cry “I don’t feel well.” Ho [...]
Grocery Stores
Michelle Balaun2018-09-13T15:08:22+00:00Let’s Eat! Whether your student lives on campus or off, they will need groceries. Boca Raton has plenty of places to shop in this regard. For those new [...]
Retail Therapy
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:34:14+00:00A Little Shopping Helps! There is plenty of retail therapy in Boca Raton and although your student is up there for school, there is always something th [...]
Is an A Really An A? Does a Plus or Minus Count?
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T14:26:06+00:00A Plus or Minus Does Count College grading systems can be especially confusing when coming straight from high school. The biggest difference between the [...]
Being Thrifty
Michelle Balaun2019-01-16T15:45:22+00:00When You Need to Stay on Budget Being a college student, it can be stressful to be thrifty and stay on budget throughout the semester. There can be inte [...]
Storage How To at FAU
Michelle Balaun2018-10-17T12:32:35+00:00Where Will They put all of their Stuff? As if move out day isn’t stressful enough, now imagine trying to find storage place in your house for all of you [...]
Finals Are A Bear – Send A Care Package!
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:25:43+00:00Send Help Now! Finals can be some of the biggest stressors for your student. I typically do not get to speak to my daughter during exam weeks. My calls [...]
GAP Year
Michelle Balaun2018-08-07T14:42:19+00:00Should Your Student Take a Year Off Before Graduate School? I remember when I started graduate school and on the first day of class, we were assigned to [...]