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Midterms can be stressful, and while some stress can help motivate us, too much can be harmful. Learning to manage stress is key in getting through what can feel like a challenging point in the semester. Here are tips on recognizing the negative signs of stress in your student and...

Viruses can last 7–10 days, meaning symptoms like a stuffy nose, body aches, fatigue and a sore throat stick around for a while. Since antibiotics typically don’t work for viruses, it’s important for your student to do what they can to feel their best. As we head into flu season,...

Career Services is the place on campus to help your student develop and strengthen their resume writing and interviewing skills, and define their own unique career path, at any point during their time here at CU Boulder. Here’s how Career Services can help at every stage of your student’s college...

CU Boulder students have access to a full range of health services located conveniently on campus. Health and Wellness Services is here to keep your student healthy and get them back on track when they aren’t feeling well so they can make the most of their time here at CU...

With longer days and a different schedule, summer can be a great time for your student to consider what they want for themselves and how they can plan to make it happen. This can mean setting clear goals, planning for the future or just learning to live in the moment...

As your student becomes more independent, you may hear them use the phrase ‘adulting’ more often. Part of the student experience is developing skills and routines that are typical of an adult, such as cooking, completing household chores, running errands and paying bills. CU Boulder offers resources to help your...

Fall break can be a great time to reconnect with your student. While your student hasn’t been away from home that long, they are now used to being on their own schedule and living independently. They may have new habits and ways of operating in the world that differ from...

Whether your student is in their first year or last year at CU Boulder, now is about the time to start thinking about the future when it comes to academics. Academic Support Resources If your student feels they are struggling with one or more of their classes this semester, they...

Conflict is a normal and natural experience when your student is navigating and adjusting to new situations. While conflict can be challenging and uncomfortable for your student, there are ways you can support them while they are learning to engage in difficult dialogues and develop conflict resolution skills that will...

As soon as your student arrives on campus to begin the fall semester, they are surrounded by many ways to “get involved”. Chalk messages are scrawled on the sidewalk by various organizations, event posters cover every inch of bulletin boards, and over 300 student organizations take over Norlin Quad for...