Where to Pre-Game at FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-09T10:39:08+00:00Have your Florida State chop down pat? Football season is upon us and other than making sure you will be properly attired in garnet and gold and have yo [...]
Because Balance Is Important
Michelle Balaun2018-08-07T16:48:59+00:00Leach and Campus Rec FSU Going to college isn’t just about studying; no matter what parents think. Finding your balance while at school is incredibly im [...]
Bucket List FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:44:23+00:00Check out these 'Nole' things to do! If you have committed to becoming a Nole, there are a few things that you might want to check out over your next fo [...]
The David Project
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:38:36+00:00Israel, however, is not just for Jews It’s true that Birthright is a fabulous (and free) program for Jewish individuals from 18 to 28 to visit Israel. I [...]
Volunteering Turns Your Compassion into Action
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:47:48+00:00There are many reasons... Volunteering lets you give back to the community to make a difference in the world, to gain experience and to change a person’ [...]
Namast’ ay – Yes Yoga Can Help
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:55:08+00:00Namast’ ay at FSU For years I tried to get my daughter to enjoy yoga with me, but she had multiple excuses. I knew it would be good for her mentally and [...]
21 and Oh So Fun
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:00+00:00Time for "Adulting" My daughter turned 21 in June of her junior year at FSU as do many students. Being that it was officially summer break, they held of [...]
Game Day Attire
Michelle Balaun2018-08-08T15:47:49+00:00Tailgate time! Picture this. It is a beautiful Saturday morning, your roommate is playing the War chant, there is not a cloud in the sky and the Noles [...]
What to Get Dad on a Limited Budget
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:48:32+00:00Don't Forget About Dear Old Dad! My sister and I are daddy’s girls but not in the way you would think. We grew up playing sports and having him as our [...]
Happy Birthday Care Packages
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:18+00:00Blow Out the Candles! When their birthday rolls around, it can be just one more reminder that you won’t be celebrating together so putting together a c [...]
More Veggies Please
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:52:43+00:00Vegetarian/Vegan Dining Slowly, but surely, more and more young people are going vegan or vegetarian. I can’t blame them. Sometimes the choices on or ar [...]
Let’s Do Lunch
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:18+00:00Hey, let's grab some grub. Like any college town and/or state capitol, there are literally hundreds of dining options from fast food to fast casual, fr [...]
Wakey Wakey – Eggs and Bakey Means Breakfast Anytime
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:19+00:00Here are our favorites! Best Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Like any college town or state capitol, there are literally hundreds of dining option [...]
Dinner, Early or Late
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:19+00:00When you want to go somewhere nice. Like any college town and/or state capitol, there are literally hundreds of dining options from fast food to fast c [...]
Finding a Roommate
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:01+00:00A really great experience! Finding the ideal roommate(s) can be tough and a hassle. I’m here to tell you about my personal experiences and how to avoid [...]
Shopping Guide for New Students
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:52:14+00:00The Top 7 Categories of What They Need! Back to school-college is the second biggest consumer spending season right behind winter holiday season. Parent [...]
Garnet and Gold Debut
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:54:12+00:00Get ready for Florida State Football. There will be a throwback theme, a new coach and a lot of excitement on April 14 at 6 pm when our Seminoles play t [...]
Birthright Israel
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:45:19+00:00What is Birthright Israel? Birthright Israel is the gift of a free, 10-day trip to Israel designed for young adults of Jewish heritage, aged 18–32. Flor [...]
Spring Sports
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:48:32+00:00Everyone loves sports With the unexpected and disappointing football season that we endured, some fans are quick to claim that FSU is now a Basketball a [...]
Residential Life
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:44:24+00:00Roommates and other fun life experiences. For many students entering college, this may be their first time away from home for an extended period of tim [...]
Calendar of Events and Important Dates for FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:47:48+00:00Calendar of Events and Important Dates for FSU Here is where you can find a list of events and important dates for students and parents of the Florida S [...]
Spring Break
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:02+00:00Fun to be had by all! You haven’t seen them since January and are looking forward to some time with them home again over Spring Break. FSU's 2019 Spring [...]
Dance Marathon
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:24+00:00You Can Dance If You Want To Perhaps you have seen the Facebook posts from your student or friends’ kids that say #FTK or #ForTheKids. Maybe even fundra [...]
Tis the Season – Our Gift Guide
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T16:32:57+00:00Tis the Season - The Best Gift! Oprah has her favorite things list; Ellen Degeneres has her 12 Days of Giveaways and now, HaveUHeard pulled together a l [...]
Beauty and the Beast
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:47:49+00:00Beauty & The Beast When planning for college, we rarely think about the fact that our kids may still have to visit hair salons and barbershops or ge [...]
Just Desserts!
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:44:25+00:00In a good way… Eat dessert first or getting your just desserts. Either way, desserts are often our favorite meal! Sometimes, we think the best part of t [...]
Nature vs Nurture
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:02+00:00So much more than you think! Your first few trips up to Tallahassee were probably about seeing the school, orientation, and move in (which means shoppi [...]
Trick or Treat
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T15:59:59+00:00It's Talloweek! FSU has many different events to celebrate Halloween including Halloween Howl on October 27th at Tallahassee Museum. In fact, FSU stude [...]
Eating Healthy
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:52:43+00:00Not an easy feat! It can be hard to eat healthfully when at college. Meal plans, rushing to and from classes and activities, budgets, the amount of bur [...]
Thanksgiving
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T16:00:45+00:00It's Thanksgiving and They’re Back... Thanksgiving break is the first official long break when students come home. Of course, many of us had a nice, lon [...]
Sorority Girl
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:39:35+00:00So They’ve Joined a Sorority Congratulations if your daughter has found a place to call home. Being in a sorority opens the door to so many wonderful ex [...]
Stay Fit in School
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:55:08+00:00It's Easy to Stay Fit! We all know by now the advantages of keeping fit, exercise, stress relief, healthy heart, maintaining weight (or losing if those [...]
Mother – Daughter Time
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:26+00:00A Little Retail Therapy Is Good! Shopping in Tallahassee is not exactly what I am used to, but I assure you it is out there. There are plenty of big box [...]
Graduation – What You Need to Know
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:26+00:00Time Flys! Remember how when our kids were little we couldn’t envision them leaving us and going off to college? Now, if you are like me, you can’t beli [...]
F.S.U. Move.In.Day.
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:03+00:00F.S.U.M.I.D. FSU’s move-in day is …well…a lot of work. Be prepared for many trips to the car and possibly one or two to the store for the inevitable for [...]
Homecoming at FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:48:33+00:00It's about the game. Homecoming…no, not the kind where our kids announce they are coming home for the weekend…at FSU is exciting. From the tailgates tha [...]
Parents Weekend
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:48:33+00:00Early Bird Gets It - Parents Weekend Get the Deals Our first experience with Parent’s Weekend meant booking a hotel a year in advance, every weekend in [...]
Football
Michelle Balaun2018-08-10T16:01:27+00:00Are U Ready For Some Football? Spring or summer may not seem like the time to talk football, but if are planning on coming up to Tally for a game in the [...]
Study Abroad FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:48:33+00:00The World is your Classroom I am a big believer in this adage. Apparently many students agree as Study Abroad programs have become increasingly popular. [...]
Get Involved
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:29+00:00Be a Part of the Action, Join the Fun With an undergraduate enrollment of nearly 33,000, set in Florida’s capital city, FSU spans 476 acres. Seems huge, [...]
Radio and TV Stations
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:37:37+00:00Radio and TV Stations There are lots of media options, but if you still need it here are the radio and TV details for FSU. For students coming from larg [...]
Sports
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:48:33+00:00Seminole Chop anyone? Way back, when your student was deciding on where to go to college, attending Seminole sports probably came into play. It’s just [...]
Entertainment
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:48:33+00:00Check out those 'Noles This is what we call entertainment, I’m going to go out on a limb here and tell you flat out; I wasn’t a sports fan until my daug [...]
Retail Therapy
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:39:35+00:00A Little Retail Therapy There is plenty of shopping in Tallahassee and although your student is up there for school, there is always something that he o [...]
Hotels
Michelle Balaun2018-08-08T12:46:17+00:00A Nice Place to Stay, Hotels Nearby Keeping in mind that Tallahassee is not only a college town but also the state capital, there is a vast selection of [...]
The Next Four Years
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:43:31+00:00Have you begun practicing your Tomahawk chop yet? If you have a student ready to spend the next four years at FSU and plan to visit, you best get your [...]
Rushing His Way
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:05+00:00Frat. Rush. For parents of incoming freshman, you have probably started to hear about fraternity rush. The way rush is handled for fraternities are radi [...]
Rushing Her Way – Sorority Pathway
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:39:35+00:00Rush Whispers, Sorority For parents of incoming freshman, you have probably started to hear whispers about sorority rush. The way rush is handled for so [...]