Archive - Success with Sloane

How to Navigate Academic Trouble at Semester’s End

There may be a time at the end of the semester when you walk away knowing that you struggled, it went poorly, and a storm lies ahead.

Jun 13 •

April 2025

The Grass is Not Always Greener: The Case for Not Transferring

Sometimes, if you are having a challenging time during your first or second year in college, it can be easy to start to believe that changing your…

Apr 16 •

February 2025

Returning to Good Habits

Feb 11 •

September 2024

How to be a Standout Advisee

Recently, a student claimed to be my favorite advisee.

Sep 25, 2024 •

July 2024

Things to Do Before Finishing Your Summer Internship or Research Experience

Hi everyone, sorry for the delay in posting articles.

Jul 25, 2024 •

April 2024

My Favorite Strategies for Finals Week

Finals week is the most stressful time of the semester for students.

Apr 30, 2024 •

March 2024

Pushing Through the Senior Slump

During the spring semester of your senior year, it is very normal to feel burnt out and have little to no motivation when it comes to completing your…

Mar 27, 2024 •

Planning Time to Graduation

When you are in college, you may be interested in determining the length of time you have until your projected graduation date.

Mar 14, 2024 •

February 2024

Getting Assistance by Asking for It

Feb 13, 2024 •

January 2024

Pre-Semester Goal Setting

Each new semester allows students to reflect on the past and consider future possibilities.

Jan 27, 2024 •

A Post-Semester Activity That Will Help You Get a Future Job

At the end of each semester, there is a lengthy list of the many tasks you should complete.

Jan 8, 2024 •

November 2023

Using Graded Feedback to Adjust Your Future Approach Schoolwork

Hopefully, by this point in the semester, your faculty member has graded at least a couple of assignments.

Nov 17, 2023 •

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