Best Coffee Houses at USF
Michelle Balaun2020-10-21T14:43:25-04:00Coffee, Cup of Joe, a Cuppa, Java Caffeine is king for most college students and, while generally the most economically savvy way of getting it is makin [...]
College Majors to Pursue at USF
Michelle Balaun2020-05-15T10:32:10-04:00Perhaps It’s Time to Consider Majors that are Sustainable in Tough Times Students usually choose a major over a period of time. I have always been a fan [...]
It’s Major at USF!
Michelle Balaun2020-05-27T15:20:11-04:00USF’s Majors Make USF a Major University If you weren’t already aware, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University. This means that USF [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Bulls Care – Make it Easier on Yourself
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T10:37:42-05:00College is an Adjustment for Everyone Moving to college is a huge adjustment for every student. Many students don’t know where to start when they are on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Hillsborough College First, Then Transfer
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T12:17:59-05:00Then Transfer to USF For many different reasons, some students prefer to start their college career at a local community college and then transfer to US [...]
The First Few Weeks
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T15:14:53-05:00We completed the drop. We unloaded the car in the treacherous Florida heat and we set up their rooms. The bed was made, everything had been put away and [...]
Preparing for Grad School Exams
Michelle Balaun2021-05-07T13:09:58-04:00Just keep going! Whenever you hear someone say, “four years fly by” believe it! Preparing for graduation comes as a shock to some, but then there is th [...]
More Veggies Please – Vegan/Vegetarian Dining
Michelle Balaun2020-11-05T12:11:23-05:00Eating Healthy is Possible at College. We LOVE Veggies! With our country’s focus on health and healthy eating, college students are growing up used to “ [...]
Career Showcase – A Student Perspective
Michelle Balaun2020-09-04T23:10:17-04:00How To Align Your Studies With Your Future Career Plans. When I attended USF, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to study. I was so excited to star [...]
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 [...]
Choosing or Changing Your Major
Michelle Balaun2020-04-21T14:12:30-04:00Choosing or Changing Your Major You’ve graduated from high school and have chosen to go to USF. The most popular question asked to you will be, “what ar [...]
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 [...]
Tutoring
Michelle Balaun2020-08-27T12:24:59-04:00Tutoring Students who attend USF face the same challenging classes and professors that any other competitive school has. Most are already used to balanc [...]
The Stress of College
Michelle Balaun2020-06-01T12:15:04-04:00The Stress of College It happens to all of us, even our kids. You probably saw this when they were studying for their AP exams or writing the dreaded c [...]
The Best Places to Study at USF
Michelle Balaun2020-10-20T12:45:20-04:00The Best Places to Study at USF Just when we get our high schoolers into a routine of studying, they now have to learn to adjust their habits to fit col [...]
The Best Apps for USF Students
Michelle Balaun2020-11-10T13:40:43-05:00The Best Apps for USF Students I always feel old when I say, ‘back in my day’, but the truth is that back in my day, we lived in a world without apps, c [...]
Study Abroad
Michelle Balaun2020-04-21T13:05:57-04:00Study Abroad **Due to unprecedented events in the spring of 2020, many education abroad programs were canceled. Please check with UNF in regard to any p [...]
Safety Matters
Michelle Balaun2020-05-08T09:48:35-04:00Safety Matters At this time in our world, we all worry about the safety of our new adults. For me, a self-proclaimed worrier, I wanted to know everythin [...]
Rushing Her Way at USF, Here’s How to do it!
Michelle Balaun2020-05-12T11:39:21-04:00Rushing Her Way Sorority Low-Down Why Rush? For parents of incoming freshmen, you have probably started to hear whispers about rushing or sorority recr [...]
Bright Futures – Shining Bright
Michelle Balaun2020-07-01T12:40:44-04:00The 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 [...]
Dropping A Class
Michelle Balaun2020-09-20T15:04:22-04:00Dropping The Subject I clearly remember my days at USF and having to make a hard decision about dropping a class. Back then, it seemed as if the world w [...]
Roommates and Residential Life
Michelle Balaun2020-01-10T15:08:45-05:00Roommates and Residential Life For many students entering college, this may be their first time away from home for an extended period of time. While dor [...]
Dress for Success
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T15:26:50-04:00Dress for Success As they get closer to graduation, one of the greatest changes our students are about to experience is abandoning their shorts, t-shirt [...]
Books, Books, Books
Michelle Balaun2020-08-21T15:47:16-04:00Books, Books, Books Now that our sons and daughters have moved in, begun exploring, meeting friends, the reality begins. This means that they are now s [...]