Parent Perspective: Mom's Concerns
K-State Mom Brenda reeves talks about her initial concerns as her daughter leaves for K-State.
The Bookshelf
Parent Perspective: Changes at Home
K-State Mom Brenda Reeves talks about how life at home changes when a child goes away to school.
Hooking up & Women
Hooking up is common practice on college campuses- but what's it doing for young women?
Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls is a Grassroots Effort to End Hunger. K-State Women's Center has been organizing Manhattan's for 5 years and this month the 6th annual Empty Bowls Project kicks off!
Non-Traditional Students
6 gallery items, including:
- Nontrad Lunch 'n Study
- Non-Traditional Student Services
- Academic & Career Information Center
- Basics on How to Study
- Study Tips
- Back to School! The Challenges Facing Non-Traditional Students
Non-Traditional Students
Non-Traditional Students are those students who are 25 or over, married, parenting, veterans, returning to school after an absence, or any combination of the above! Non-traditional students enrich campuses and classrooms with their life experience, but they also face unique challenges.
Back to School! The Challenges Facing Non-Traditional Students
Non-traditional students make up an increasingly large percentage of student on K-State's campus! As students who are parenting, working full-time or returning to college after a long absence, they face a unique set of challenges.
Parents & Family Association
A group for Parents & Friends of K-State Students and the University.
Parents
4 gallery items, including:
- Parent Perspective
- Parents & Family Association
- Leaving for College is Tough on Parents, Too
- Listen Up Parents
Non-Traditional Student Services
Kansas State Non-Traditional Student Services We pride ourselves in being a central point of information and resources, providing you with the opportunity and resources to address most any question and/or concern you may have about being a non-traditional student at K-State. We are committed to supporting and encouraging your higher ...
Life Transitions
4 gallery items, including:
- Tips for College Freshman, Before they Arrive at the Campus
- Transitioning Out of College: What Should I Expect?
- Caring for Yourself During the Transition to College
- Leaving for College is Tough on Parents, Too
Life Transitions
Whenever we move from one phase of life to another, there are challenges. Whether you are starting college or finishing your studies, you may be faced with difficult adjustments.
Disordered Eating and Body Image
7 gallery items, including:
- Getting Started on an Exercise Program:
- Body Image
- Top 10 Reasons to Exercise and Be Physically Active
- A Little on Nutrition
- Working towards a Positive Body Image
- Helping a Friend with an Eating Disorder
- Eating Disorders Warning Signs
Disordered Eating and Body Image
Students often struggle with the transition to college and issues that may unfold center around body image and disordered eating. Learning strategies to develop a positive self image will help you address these issues in a healthy way.
Financial Challenges
9 gallery items, including:
- Managing a Student Budget
- Living Frugally
- Maintaining a Student Budget
- Responsible Credit
- Planning for a Home Purchase
- Saving for Retirement
- Building an Emergency Fund
- Funding College in a Downturn
- Managing Debt
Financial Challenges
Students deal with a variety of financial challenges. These are some resources that address some survival strategies.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
4 gallery items, including:
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Suicide Prevention By Major General Graham
- Sunshine on the Spiral
- Suicide Prevention-Self Harm
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may result from severe experiences from war zones, accidents, violence, and other experiences. These resources highlight the importance of getting professional help and support to address this.
Getting Ready for the End of the Semester
With only a short time until the end of the semester, students may be feeling pressured about upcoming finals, projects and deadlines. It's important to stay on track, but to also take care of yourself.