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Why I See Myself at an HBCU

By Chimdindu Okafor — 2022

While visiting historically Black campuses, I began to reimagine what my college experience could be.

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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Attending an Out-of-State College

I was well aware of how different life was going to be at an out-of-state college, and I prepared to experience a slight culture shock, but there were also a lot of things I was not able to prepare for. Here are five things nobody tells you about attending an out-of-state college.

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For Black LGBTQ Christians, Storytelling Is a Tool of Resilience

Black LGBTQ people are finding ways to share their stories and their spirituality, bridging a gap between faith and identity. The effort is leading some of them back to church, where acceptance is growing.

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The Class of 2024 Displays its Resilience Through Annual Story Slam

Each year, the P1 class gathers in one group to each tell 5-minute stories using one of three prompts – How I got here; Confirming Experience; and Do-Over. The class then selects a winner.

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Six Levels of Motivation in Students

New study reveals why college students aren't as motivated as they need to be.

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Why Students Go to College Matters to Their Success

A study by University of Rochester researchers found that students are more likely to earn higher grades and get a degree if enrolling was motivated by intrinsic needs for autonomy and competence.

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15 Ways to Get Motivated at College

Here are fifteen ways to get your motivation up—and to keep it up—throughout your college career.

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Are You Mentally Well Enough for College?

Last spring an 18-year-old college freshman who got straight A’s in high school—but was now failing several courses—came to my office on the campus where I work as a psychologist.

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On Failing Forward and Pivoting

Have you ever heard one of those horror stories about students who fail out of college because they did not do what they were supposed to do? Hi, yeah, I, unfortunately, have one of those horror stories to share.

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What to Do if Your College Kid's Grades Are Slipping

The transition from high school to college is not always an easy one.

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The Best Four Years of Your Life?

Dropping out helped me see the lies we were sold about the college experience.

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