Garnet and Gold Debut
Michelle Balaun2019-02-11T18:46:59+00:00Get ready for Florida State Football. There will be a throwback theme, a new coach and a lot of excitement on April 6th at 4 pm when our Seminoles play [...]
Sports
Michelle Balaun2019-01-30T13:17:09+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 [...]
Hotels
Michelle Balaun2018-12-06T10:13:55+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 [...]
Tutoring and Other Ways to Study Better
Michelle Balaun2019-01-17T12:58:47+00:00Challenges But Not Limitations, Tutoring Can Help Students who attend FSU, no different than many other highly sought-after colleges, will be faced with [...]
Shopping Guide for New Students
Michelle Balaun2018-08-23T15:41:31+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 [...]
Spring Sports
Michelle Balaun2018-11-04T22:13:31+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 [...]
Entertainment
Michelle Balaun2018-12-02T14:20:33+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 [...]
Gameday Outfits for FSU Parents
Michelle Balaun2018-09-28T10:12:20+00:00Show Your Team Spirit! I love going to college football games- there is nothing like game days but, TBH, I am not going to wear some of the outfits that [...]
Nature vs Nurture
Michelle Balaun2019-01-30T12:47:47+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 [...]
Football, are U ready?
Michelle Balaun2019-02-18T11:50:53+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 Balaun2019-02-07T17:01:24+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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bucket List FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-12-02T14:49:46+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 [...]
Making the Most of Summer C
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T13:46:00+00:00This Can Be the Best Summer Ever! If you’re starting FSU during the summer, get ready for an amazing start to four years of college ahead of you. Summe [...]
Homecoming at FSU
Michelle Balaun2018-10-23T12:31:43+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 [...]
Thanksgiving
Michelle Balaun2018-10-25T15:50:20+00:00It's Thanksgiving and They’re Back... Thanksgiving break is the first official long break when students come home. I do not know about you, but after n [...]
Parents Weekend
Michelle Balaun2019-01-17T13:50:22+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 [...]
After The Hurricane
Michelle Balaun2018-10-13T12:50:07+00:00Post Hurricane Prior to Hurricane Michael, our blog talked about hurricanes that had impacted Florida, like last year's Irma. Before that it had been tw [...]
Graduation – What You Need to Know
Michelle Balaun2019-02-04T17:28:11+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 [...]