Grad School Housing is More Grown Up!
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:29:54-04:00Because Grad School Housing Needs are Different For students heading to Grad School, finding an apartment if they go to a different university entails c [...]
Planning to Sublease an Apartment at USF
Julie Bray2023-05-08T16:31:27-04:00The Supply is Greater Than the Demand. Here’s How to Sublease Have U Heard that when a student moves into an off-campus apartment, they generally sign a [...]
Where Will They Live – Managing the Gap
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:32:22-04:00Managing the Gap Remember friends told you that the first year goes by fast? Well, by now, you know that to be true. Prepping to move your kid out of a [...]
How to Transition as A Transfer Student
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T14:54:12-05:00Becoming a BULL We all know that there are many ways for a student to end up at their final college institution. Maybe you have attended the college of [...]
What NOT to Bring to College
Michelle Balaun2020-04-21T15:27:23-04:00Do You Really Need It? Ok, I have only sent one child to college, but it really only takes one send off to learn the ins and outs of what a freshman col [...]
I’m Not Your Maid: Cleaning Services
Michelle Balaun2020-09-04T15:11:51-04:00Maybe It's Not A Luxury, But A Necessity? Does everyone need a maid? Ok, let me start by saying that yes, my children know how to clean their rooms and [...]
Off-Campus Living and How to Manage
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:37:35-04:00The Next Step to Off-Campus Living! Prepare yourself as you read this: breathe. Just when you think your student has figured out how to navigate the cam [...]
After the Hurricane
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T15:47:17-05:00After the Hurricane - Getting Back to “Normal” Prior to Hurricane Irma, our blog talked about hurricanes that had impacted Florida. It had been twelve [...]
Trouble in Paradise
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T15:24:41-05:00Trouble in Paradise Your student got in trouble. Or they are having trouble. Now what? It’s not uncommon. Sometimes even “the best kids” end up getting [...]
Favorite Apartment Rentals
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:39:30-04:00Favorite Apartment Rentals Not Your Momma’s Apartment Just when you think you have your student all settled in the dorms, chances are you will be hit wi [...]
Moving Out
Michelle Balaun2020-11-11T10:45:57-05:00Moving Out There is so much anticipation and prep involved with moving our kids INTO college, but not as much thought about moving them OUT. Moving them [...]
Are Your Student’s Valuables Protected and Safe?
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T15:41:33-05:00Are Your Student’s Valuables Protected? Keeping your stuff safe while at college is a priority. As we were preparing my daughter for college, one of the [...]