Dr. Brian Harke

In a highly competitive world, the college process feels fraught with pressure - for students and parents alike. In all income...

According to Dr. Brian Harke, a life coach for students, declaring a major can be daunting for many students. Students panic when they...

The demands and stressors placed on college freshmen today are vastly different from those of previous generations. A life coach can...

As I was cleaning off my desk I ran across a handwritten thank you note I received from a student. I quickly reread the note and went to...

Failure is not an option. Why not? Who says so? The pressure to succeed and never fail has become so ingrained in society that its...

Getting into college was supposed to be the hard part. Then, with mom at a distance, weeks until the first research paper is due, and...

It’s that time of year again when many students begin their first year of college. It’s an exciting, but also a stressful time for many....

The month of June is a time of celebration for high school seniors. As they cross the stage in cap and gown to receive their diploma,...

In Part One of this series, I examined the freshman myth, which refers to the overly optimistic and confident mindset that many high...

In Part One of this series, (I encourage you to read it first), I examined the freshman myth, which refers to the overly optimistic and...

During my career in Academia, I have noticed an unhealthy trend among students. It’s not drinking or the latest designer drug, but it can...

While researching and working with new college student transition, I have noticed that the transition can often be more difficult on...

One of the most important factors in your success as a college freshman is your rapport with your roommate. College officials say that...

Q. You’ve just graduated from college but couldn’t find a job or internship in advance — so you are moving back in with your parents. Can...

Graduation is an amazing and scary time. It is amazing because college is finally over! And it is scary because, well, you have to find a...

Like most of you, I have experienced and/or studied the trends of emerging technology and social media. I have first hand experience with...

March madness is upon us, serving up nail biting, gut-churning, adrenaline fueled anticipation. But I'm not talking about basketball. I'm...

There is a dark side to social media within which students are spending more and more time resulting in what is being called Facebook...

For many college freshmen, this past week was the beginning of a new adventure. Freshmen Welcome Weeks are in full swing and new students...

Among today’s CNN headlines you’ll find the following: College is a waste of time, written by Dale J. Stephens, a 19-yr-old entrepreneur...