Adapting to life at college when far from home can be challenging. US News highlights a few tips for out-of-state students to adapt to their new homes in their article "5 Ways to Prepare to Attend an Out-of-State College." The article features a quote from our director, LeAnne Wiles!
The article touches on some of the struggles students will face when moving a distance from home to attend school. It quotes an actual student on how she felt about her transition, and then highlights some tips to prepare to leave home. LeAnne is quoted twice in the article and delivers some great insight for students. Thank you for your dedication and assistance to students in transition, LeAnne!
Read the full article: 5 Ways to prepare to attend an out-of-state college
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