by Ruth Bomar | May 26, 2017 | Blog, College Transition 101, Graduation
Every semester completed is one step closer to graduation. In May we cross one semester’s finish line. But only those that run the race get to cross that finish line. The race starts on week one of the semester, when we map out assignment due dates on a...
by Ruth Bomar | May 26, 2017 | Blog, My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro
The Finish Line. On May 13, I stood at the finish line of a journey begun seven years ago in 2010. By the simple decree of the alphabet, I led the group of seven doctorates receiving their degrees that morning. While the brass band played the familiar processional of...
by Ruth Bomar | May 18, 2017 | Academic Coaching, ADHD in College, College Transition 101
How do you find college success? Years of working side by side with college students with and without learning disabilities or ADHD, have shown me that successful college students take these five steps. Step one Be willing to learn. Remember that you are in school to...
by Ruth Bomar | Apr 28, 2017 | My PhD Journey or How to study like a pro, Resiliency, Stress Management
My stomach was queasy. I couldn’t sleep. My head hurt. I sat in front of my computer and felt dizzy, because stress had moved in and was sitting on me like an elephant. I was facing a hard deadline. Something that could not be moved back or negotiated. This was...
by Ruth Bomar | Feb 13, 2017 | Academic Coaching, College Transition 101, Study Routines
For all you, perfectionists out there, this one is for you. You have 2 discussion boards due this week. Are you stuck and don’t know how to start? Here are twelve steps to get your ideas out of your head and onto your paper. On a blank piece of paper, write out...
