Monday, January 7, 2013
A University of Cincinnati student recently won a restraining order against her parents after they tracked her every move.
Heading off to college is a chance for not only students to grow, but for their parents to adapt to life changes as well. But in some cases, the parents may not have such an easy time letting go. So has been the case with one college student that made national news recently. A 21-year-old music student at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music recently convinced a judge to grant her a restraining order against her parents, according to The Huffington Post. The student, Aubrey Ireland, reportedly told the court that even though she had made the dean's list, her parents would still drive 600 miles from Kansas to Ohio, making unannounced visits to her school, accusing her of drug use, promiscuity and mental illness…
Thursday, November 29, 2012
A financial aid seminar from the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, will be held Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the SHS Auditorium.
Stoughton High School will be hosting a financial aid night sponsored by MEFA, the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the SHS Auditorium. MEFA is a non-profit state agency that gives free information to families about planning for and paying for college. SHS seniors are strongly encouraged to have at least one member of their family attend this event. Junior parents who would like to get a jump start on the financial aid process are also welcome to attend, SHS Guidance Director Barbara Regan said. This free college financing seminar will include information about: Regan said Kendra Lider-Johnson, who parents might remember from the Junior Parent Night this past spring, will "explain terminology, …
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Recent Stoughton High grad Bryan Arnott says location is an important consideration when applying to college.
While the members of the Stoughton High School Class of 2012 are just settling into the start of their senior year, they will soon have to start thinking of that next step after graduation—and for many that will include going to college. For the next few months seniors will be going through the college application process. When doing so, it’s important to consider “Why should I go here?” when applying to a school. When you pick a college, it’s a lot like picking a home. You need to like the environment you’re in in, enjoy the people around you, and be able to live there for the next few years of your life. While most prospective students overlook this part of the college process, it is one of the most vital parts to successfully finding a …
Friday, August 12, 2011
Advice on what high school students heading into their sophomore, junior and senior years should be doing to prepare for college.
Editor’s Note: Already headed off for his freshman year of college, recent Stoughton High School graduate Bryan Arnott (SHS ’11) gives some advice to current high school students who are about to embark on the process of planning for their next step beyond the halls of SHS. *** Between PSAT’s, SAT’s, AP Exams, college visits and college applications—the college preparatory process can be a daunting task for both students and parents alike, especially if you leave everything to the last minute. With all of the deadlines you need to meet and places you need to go, it can get exhausting if you don’t plan it out. Start getting ready for college early in your high school career (in your sophomore year) and the next three years will go by (…
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
It's not too early to start back to school shopping for the college-bound student. Here's a checklist of items you should consider purchasing for those heading off to college at the end of the summer.
Okay parents of college-bound children, I bet you think that you have a few more weeks to put off acknowledging the certainty that your teenage son or daughter is in fact leaving the comforts (and boundaries) of your home and is beginning life’s next chapter. This next step, per say, is essentially a new world, where proficient skills of autonomy, self-reliance and organization are paramount to their success. Though most of the college transition will rest on your child’s shoulders alone, you can make the most of the remaining weeks of summer by providing the tools necessary to lay an organizational foundation. I realize that while enjoying a relaxing summer routine, the thought of being trapped indoors searching stores for the “college …
Indiana
9:05 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
At least she gets her senior year free...seriously these parents are lunatics! Obviously this must have bee n going on in some fashion her whole child hood and teens - graduate with honors and go on your own and best of luck more ›