Making the Most of Summer B
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T10:36:36-05:00It Can Be the Best Season Ever! Summer is by far the best part of the year, especially as a new Bull. Freshman year Summer B is filled with so many firs [...]
Need Advice? Follow These Tips
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T10:35:51-05:00A Guide to Getting Advice Staying in close contact with your academic advisor is the key to graduating in 4 years or less. Unfortunately, sometimes it m [...]
Taking The Campus Tour USF
Michelle Balaun2020-11-05T11:29:32-05:00A Tour Can Help You Make Your College Decision It’s the season for campus tours. Many of you have already visited a multitude of schools, but now that t [...]
Weekend with Dad
Michelle Balaun2020-10-27T09:51:11-04:00The Best Things to Do With Dad at USF on the Weekend As a girl, I know how hard it can be to find something to do that will entertain both you and your [...]
Football Seats at Raymond James Stadium
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T10:30:49-05:00A Guide to Ray Jay Stadium Everyone should attend at least one USF Football game! There are only 5 colleges in the US that play their home games in an N [...]
Football Time: Where to Watch the Bulls
Julie Bray2020-09-15T16:28:59-04:00Watch College Football … Bulls, It’s Time We can’t wait for it! To start anticipating that our football team will end up nationally ranked and headed to [...]
Wake Up Bulls, It’s Game Day!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T11:23:52-04:00Get ready for the big game with these attire tips! The best feeling for any college student, particularly if you’re a Bull, is waking up knowing it's ga [...]
Proctorio – Online Test Taking
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T10:28:29-05:00Online 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 [...]
Bucket List
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T12:25:55-04:00Check out these Bull things to do! If you have committed to becoming a Bull, there are a few things that you might want to check out over your next for [...]
Spring Break
Michelle Balaun2020-01-29T16:02:10-05:00Spring Break The words ‘Spring Break’ brings up visions of beaches, partying, and sunburn to many of us. Why? Because we were once teenagers and we look [...]
First Time Student Loan Borrower?
Michelle Balaun2020-07-09T12:18:56-04:00You'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 [...]
The Benefits of Joining the USF Alumni Association
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T15:02:09-04:00Alumni Networking, Perks, and More… Before you know it, you are walking across the stage at graduation, and with that last step, you are officially a Bu [...]
Graduation at USF
Michelle Balaun2020-10-29T13:44:24-04:00Where Did the Time Go? I know what you are thinking. Didn’t we just go through the angst of high school graduation, waiting for acceptance, moving out [...]
Having A Car At College
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T10:56:42-05:00Can You Get by Without a Car? Navigating your way through college can already be tough, and you may think it’s tougher if you don’t have a car! Not to w [...]
Controversial Speakers
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T10:57:19-05:00Free Expression, Controversial? USF is a melting pot with a variety of people from different backgrounds and beliefs. No matter who you are, USF makes s [...]
So, your student wants to be a BULL?
Michelle Balaun2020-10-28T12:32:16-04:00So, your student wants to be a BULL? Of course, they do! USF is a great university and a beautiful campus with award-winning architecture. The traditi [...]
How Will Students Stay Safe, Sane and Happy this Fall
Michelle Balaun2020-06-23T17:23:48-04:00Where is a Safe Spot at College? Safe, Sane, and happy, is that possible? As colleges are doing their best to come up with ideas as to how to keep our s [...]
Who You Going To Call?
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T11:18:24-05:00...When You Need Answers Over the years there have been only a few times that I, as a parent, have felt the need to call the campus to resolve an issue. [...]
Dance Marathon aka Bulls For Kids
Michelle Balaun2020-10-23T13:55:41-04:00Dance Marathon aka Bulls For Kids One of the most popular fundraising events in colleges across the country is a dance marathon. Dance marathons are st [...]
Is an A really a grade A at USF?
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T11:08:23-05:00Get the Grade You Want College grading systems can be especially confusing when coming straight from high school. The biggest difference between the pub [...]
Sports at USF and All the Sports Stuff!
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T11:05:15-05:00Sports It’s undeniable that most students consider a college’s sports program, celebrations, and fan experience as a non-academic factor when choosing w [...]
Hotels
Michelle Balaun2020-04-03T12:06:06-04:00A Nice Place to Stay Tampa is a big tourist destination, but it is also a college city. There are all different things to take into consideration when b [...]
Graduation Photography for USF Seniors
Michelle Balaun2020-10-29T14:47:42-04:00Memorialize Graduation Day with Photography The last four years (or so) probably flew by and commencement is around the corner. There is no doubt that g [...]
Volunteering Turns Your Compassion into Action
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T11:53:46-05:00Volunteering with passion is key. When you first go off to college, you will find that there is no shortage of opportunities to participate in social ac [...]
Spring (FOOTBALL) is Here!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T11:22:52-04:00Spring (FOOTBALL) is Here! Yes, it’s spring, and yes we mean football. It’s crazy I know. But it is springtime Bulls football practice. The fifth annua [...]
Rushing His Way
Michelle Balaun2020-07-29T13:08:28-04:00Rushing His Way Going back to 1978 with the release of “Animal House”, which became one of the most successful comedies of all time, to 2014 with the re [...]
Home Sweet Dorm Make it Sweet at USF
Michelle Balaun2020-09-24T16:21:30-04:00Home Sweet Dorm You may be surprised at how one can transition a mass-produced, industrial-looking dorm room into a warm and inviting room or suite. And [...]
Entertainment Options for You at USF
Michelle Balaun2020-05-16T18:21:29-04:00Entertainment What kind of entertainment are you looking for? It seems a little silly writing about things to do when visiting your student at USF. It [...]
Get on the Bus
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T12:13:12-05:00A Guide to USF’s Bus System Getting to and from campus can be stressful-worrying about arriving to class on time with morning and evening traffic is tou [...]
Supervise an Easy Budget for Your College Student
Michelle Balaun2020-10-21T14:53:19-04:00This is a budget lesson that will serve you in the future! When we attended orientation with our daughter, we were inundated with information from FAFSA [...]
Are U Ready For Some Football?
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T11:22:41-04:00Are U Ready For Some Football? With most large universities, planning on attending the school’s football games starts in the summer. The big rivalry gam [...]
Advice to My Freshman Self
Michelle Balaun2020-04-22T09:35:27-04:00What Every Freshman Should Know, Real Advice Being the oldest sibling in my family, going into college I had no idea what to expect. Of course, my paren [...]
Student Accessibility Services
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T12:48:27-05:00Consideration for Providing Accessibility for Everyone For students with a disability, the Students with Disability Services Office can help. Whether i [...]
Diversity and Inclusion for LGBTQ College Students
Michelle Balaun2020-07-10T17:16:32-04:00LGBTQ Campus Support and Resources College can be challenging for all students, therefore finding ways to make connections with others who identify simi [...]
The Next Four Years
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T13:50:44-05:00The Next Four Years So you have a student ready to spend the next four years as a USF Bull? That means that you will be spending some time in the Tampa [...]
Radio & TV
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T13:55:14-05:00USF Radio & TV Yes, your student is at USF to learn, but they will also need some downtime. My daughter watched her favorite shows on her laptop, b [...]
Thrift Shops for the Thrifty Near USF!
Michelle Balaun2020-06-29T09:23:51-04:00When You Need to Be Thrifty and Stay on Budget Thrifting isn’t just a hot trend right now, it’s an amazing way to stay in style while saving money. Bein [...]
Food for Thought
Michelle Balaun2020-07-01T15:05:24-04:00No Student Hungry Much like the national campaign No Kid Hungry®, there are many students at colleges throughout the United States that are barely getti [...]
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 [...]
Technology Needs for USF Students
Michelle Balaun2020-08-13T13:32:07-04:00Check Out The Freebies First! HaveUHeard that Microsoft Office 365 is free for all enrolled USF students? And it’s free for up to five devices. That is [...]
Spring Sports playtime in the sunshine!
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T14:12:07-05:00Sports, Let’s Face It! Fall is about football. At least, at most schools, and USF is no different. But when the season is over, and students are back [...]
Working While in College at USF, Here’s How to Cope
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T13:40:15-05:00Working While in College To Work or Not to Work? Working while in college is a very personal decision. Each family will decide on the needs of their stu [...]
Bulls Green with Envy With A Heart of Gold
Michelle Balaun2020-08-25T11:44:47-04:00Putting Together Great Bulls Gameday Outfits I love going to college football games- there is nothing like game days. HaveUHeard how USF got its colors? [...]
Homecoming
Michelle Balaun2020-09-17T17:27:15-04:00Homecoming Plans If this is your first college Homecoming as a parent, get ready for your Bull to be super busy. USF’s Homecoming is packed with fun eve [...]
Get Involved
Michelle Balaun2020-08-10T15:14:47-04:00Get Involved USF is huge! With over 37,000 undergraduates across over 1500 acres, it can sometimes be hard to not feel overwhelmed by the size of the sc [...]
Care Packages for USF Students
Michelle Balaun2020-10-01T10:42:48-04:00Who doesn’t enjoy getting a care package delivered? We know you really care, you care a lot about your student and want them to be happy. Whether it is [...]
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 [...]
An Insider’s Guide to Living on Campus
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T16:34:12-04:00Learn the Best Way to Manage Your Housing. Housing is one of the first decisions you must make after being accepted into USF. The housing you select wil [...]