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The Three Crucial Relationships to Get Right at College

Grown & Flown

As Dan Chambliss and Christopher Takacs write in their book How College Works, The most valuable relationships students have with teachers are mentorships. Mentorship happens when faculty, coaches, and staff take the time to care about students to connect with them. In short, mentorship produces intellectual and ethical growth.

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What Keeps Students Up at Night? Understanding College Safety Concerns

Ruffaloni

” First-Generation Female Takeaway for institutions: Offer city orientation programs to help students identify safe routes, neighborhoods, and resources. Continuing-Generation Male Takeaway for institutions: Establish peer mentorship programs to help new students build connections.

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From First-Year to Graduation: How Email Marketing Nurtures Student Retention

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

What helps: Targeted emails that invite students to join clubs, attend welcome events, or connect with peers can foster a stronger sense of connection. Lets take a look at how email can support retention from orientation through graduation. The school posts and emails information on upcoming events.

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EmersonWRITES: A Complete Guide

AdmissionSight

You should receive a confirmation of the course youre in and the details about orientation and the class schedule. Youll also get personalized feedback and mentorship from writers who know what it takes to succeed in college and beyond. Why Join EmersonWRITES? Here are the specific advantages to joining this program: 1.

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8 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Students who struggle during their first year, due to academic shock, poor orientation programs, or difficulty making friends, are at greater risk of not returning for a second year. Example: The University of Toronto supports student retention by building community and belonging for underrepresented students through mentorship.

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Harvard University vs Harvard College: Are They Different?

AdmissionSight

They offer funding, mentorship, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. These programs offer professional, technical, and research-oriented training for a more in-depth and career-specific education. Events and lectures. Students can pursue secondary fields to complement their concentrations. Research opportunities.

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Dear Class of 2025: Our Best Advice

Top Tier Admissions

Download your schools academic calendar and plan ahead for orientation and registration. Small moments like this build a foundation for lifelong mentorship and authentic relationships.” Start setting your own academic tone. Skim your colleges course catalog. If you’re undecided on a major, that’s okaybut be curious.