From Ruth’s Desk: Insights & Strategies for Life with ADHD

I asked a few Twentysomethings this question: If you could re-live your freshman year in college, what would you do different? The individuals I asked are all in their 20's. They are married and support themselves financially. Some of them are already parents Here are...

#1 Find a friend in each class. Find a friend the first day of class in each class. Look around and choose someone who looks reliable. Be friendly. Offer to exchange contact information. Email. Cell phone numbers. This one friend per class idea will get you out of a...

  Tip #1 Visit the Office of Disabilities Support Services (DSS) website. Do this tip first. On that website you will find which documentation you will need to present regarding your particular disability. You will also find forms to fill out in order to request...

The first thing I did when I realized I was really hurt and was going to be on crutches for a while was contact my professors. Regular communication with professors in this kind of situation is always a good idea. In the email to my professors, I cc'ed my academic...

I am a healthy individual. I walk 3 miles several times a week. I walk across campus and love walking around downtown on date night with my husband. I watch what I eat and sleep very well. My physical goal is to lose 20 pounds by Christmas. I plan on joining a Zumba...

Most folks know how to conduct themselves in a college classroom. You come in, find a seat, and smile to the person next to you.  Once the professor walks in,  you start taking notes and you might raise your hand to ask a question. But what about online? How do you...

You're starting college. Maybe you are fresh out of high school or maybe you are an adult returning to school. Either way you'll more than likely have a class where you will be required to participate in a Discussion Board. It's sorta like Facebook. Here's the scoop...

Plan to reach your academic goals. By creating a study plan for your exam, you can reach your goals this semester. Watch this video to find out what that study plan must include. You can learn to learn. You can use your brain on purpose. http://youtu.be/SzYYs7znRk0

The conditions surrounding how a memory was initially stored will determine how readily we can recall that memory. Here are three things you can do to remember on purpose. • Look at the thing you want to remember. Maybe it is a person’s name or an event or piece of...

Start studying for your first exam immediately after your first class meeting. • On your syllabus you’ll find when your first exam will be. Put that date on your calendar. Ask yourself. How many days do I have until the first exam? Often that answer is 7 days. • Your...