Brian Harke
I got In! So why am I stressed out?
In a highly competitive world, the college process feels fraught with pressure - for students and parents alike. In all income...
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Brian Harke
- May 23
- 2 min
A Major Choice!
According to Dr. Brian Harke, a life coach for students, declaring a major can be daunting for many students. Students panic when they...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- May 16
- 2 min
In Vogue: Virtual Life Coaching for Students and Graduates.
The demands and stressors placed on college freshmen today are vastly different from those of previous generations. A life coach can...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jun 26, 2019
- 4 min
Student Success: The Power of Thank You
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...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jun 7, 2019
- 4 min
Failure is not an option! Who says?
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...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jun 2, 2019
- 6 min
How to Make a Smooth Transition to College
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...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jul 24, 2018
- 6 min
The Freshmen 21
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....
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jul 19, 2018
- 4 min
High School to College Transition, Part One: The Freshman Myth
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,...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jun 19, 2018
- 7 min
High School to College Transition, Part Three: Social Challenges
In Part One of this series, I examined the freshman myth, which refers to the overly optimistic and confident mindset that many high...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jun 18, 2018
- 6 min
High School to College Transition, Part Two: Academic Expectations
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...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jun 7, 2018
- 4 min
I’m A Failure!
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...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jun 9, 2016
- 5 min
Parents, Lost In The College Transition
While researching and working with new college student transition, I have noticed that the transition can often be more difficult on...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Jun 2, 2016
- 3 min
5 Tips to Getting Along With Your Roommate
One of the most important factors in your success as a college freshman is your rapport with your roommate. College officials say that...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- May 4, 2016
- 4 min
Between College and That First Job
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...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Apr 19, 2016
- 1 min
Seven Tips For Repaying Your Student Loans
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...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Mar 3, 2016
- 6 min
Where's Your Head At?
Like most of you, I have experienced and/or studied the trends of emerging technology and social media. I have first hand experience with...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Mar 1, 2016
- 4 min
March Madness: College Admissions
March madness is upon us, serving up nail biting, gut-churning, adrenaline fueled anticipation. But I'm not talking about basketball. I'm...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Dec 2, 2015
- 4 min
Facebook Depression a Growing Problem for Students
There is a dark side to social media within which students are spending more and more time resulting in what is being called Facebook...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Sep 2, 2015
- 6 min
"Mom, I Want to Come Home!"
For many college freshmen, this past week was the beginning of a new adventure. Freshmen Welcome Weeks are in full swing and new students...
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Dr. Brian Harke
- Aug 29, 2015
- 2 min
College is (not) a waste of time
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...
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