First Time Student Loan Borrower?
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T16:39:59-05:00You'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 [...]
Preparing for Grad School Exams
Michelle Balaun2021-05-07T13:13:44-04:00Next 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 [...]
Student Accessibility Resources
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T17:54:07-05:00Inclusive Environments Abound. Accessibility is Everything. FAU is a large, growing campus, but Student Accessibility Services is there to create an inc [...]
How to Transition to FAU as a Transfer Student
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T17:30:41-05:00Sometimes You Change Your Mind. When we pick what college we want to go to our senior year of high school, we always believe that it is going to work ou [...]
Finding A Roommate
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T17:13:32-05:00What 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 [...]
What Not to Bring to College
Michelle Balaun2020-04-28T11:04:05-04:00Read This Before You Shop! If you're wondering what to bring and haven’t started shopping for your incoming freshman yet, whether for things for their d [...]
Trouble in Paradise
Michelle Balaun2019-12-17T10:09:53-05:00OK, What's Done Is Done. Your student got in trouble. Or they are having trouble. Now what? It’s not uncommon. Sometimes even “the best kids” end up ge [...]
Finding an Internship, Learn the Options
Michelle Balaun2020-09-09T14:30:18-04:00Learn 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 [...]
Working While in School
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T12:25:23-05:00Are 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 [...]
Bright Futures – Shining Bright
Michelle Balaun2020-04-23T11:43:50-04:00The 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 [...]
Nature vs Nurture
Michelle Balaun2020-09-10T12:10:45-04:00The Big Blue Beyond! Your first few trips down to Boca Raton were probably about seeing the school, orientation, and move in (which means shopping too) [...]
Entertainment
Michelle Balaun2019-12-17T11:56:35-05:00Other 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 [...]
Get Involved
Michelle Balaun2020-08-10T15:26:26-04:00Ways To Feel More A Part of the Community. With an undergraduate enrollment of over 25,000 spanning across the Boca Raton Campus, FAU can feel huge. The [...]
Places of Worship for Students
Michelle Balaun2020-09-10T17:51:50-04:00Continuing Worship Traditions. For all students, being able to continue to worship, pray, and adhere to their religious beliefs is extremely important f [...]
Best Places to Study
Michelle Balaun2020-10-27T20:45:18-04:00Shhhhh, 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 [...]
Budget 101
Michelle Balaun2020-10-15T17:48:26-04:00Learning 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 [...]
Eating on a Budget for College Students
Michelle Balaun2020-10-15T17:50:25-04:00Teach Them To Budget And The Rest Is Easy. I have to admit, one of the most challenging experiences I had when my youngest daughter went off to school w [...]
Rushing his way
Michelle Balaun2019-12-09T18:08:16-05:00Are frats really that crazy? Going back to 1978 with the release of “Animal House”, which became one of the most successful comedies of all time, to 201 [...]
Searching for Scholarships
Michelle Balaun2020-08-19T21:21:31-04:00There Is A Better Way To Get It Paid. Congratulations on Your Child Being Accepted! Now that that’s settled, the idea of actually paying for college loo [...]
The Best Apps for Students
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T12:24:58-05:00Apps, 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 [...]
Roommates and Residential Life
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T16:32:25-04:00First Time Living With Someone You're Not Related To! For most students, freshman year of college is their first opportunity to live away from home. Dor [...]
Tax Time
Michelle Balaun2019-12-15T16:25:41-05:00Seems 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 [...]
So your student wants to be an Owl?
Michelle Balaun2020-10-28T12:20:00-04:00Here Are The Facts. It's understandable that they want to be an owl; FAU is ranked as one of the top schools in the state of Florida. FAU is a great uni [...]
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 [...]
Rushing Her Way
Michelle Balaun2020-07-07T14:40:25-04:00Sororities Have Advantages. For parents of incoming freshman, you probably are starting to hear whispers about rushing, or sorority recruitment. What is [...]
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 [...]
Grocery Stores
Michelle Balaun2020-07-07T14:24:39-04:00Let’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 [...]
FAFSA
Michelle Balaun2020-10-01T14:56:33-04:00First Applicants Find Substantial Assets. FAFSA is the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid but, based on how aid is distributed, it may as [...]
Are your Students valuables safe?
Michelle Balaun2020-06-12T11:23:53-04:00Are Their Valuables Safe? You worry about your student being safe, then one more thing to worry about is their stuff. Right up there with the call from [...]
They’ve Been Accepted!
Michelle Balaun2020-01-23T11:23:16-05:00Accepted, Congratulations! Welcome to Paradise as an FAU Owl Class of 2024! Now that you are accepted, you can now take that sigh of relief that a decis [...]
Before You Leave
Michelle Balaun2020-06-11T12:06:11-04:00Check 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 [...]
Retail Therapy
Michelle Balaun2020-06-26T15:12:40-04:00A Little Retail Shopping Helps! There is plenty of retail therapy in Boca Raton and although your student is up there for school, there is always someth [...]
Meal Plans
Michelle Balaun2020-03-25T15:38:50-04:00A 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 [...]