June 2018
Alexis’s Story
Getting Outside My Comfort Zone. My name is Alexis. I’m a junior at Western Michigan University. Doing things outside of my comfort zone changed my
Yesica’s Story
It was really hard for me to go back to school, I was scared and didn’t have a lot of self-confidence. I was worried
Bette’s Story
Social Justice for Forster Care Youth I’m twenty-eight and a grad student in clinical psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. I entered foster
Because of Foster Care I Can…
See current and former foster youth’s true worth. – Kathy J. Quickly read a kitchen and open the silverware drawer on the first try. –
Mental Illness: It’s Not All in Your Head
Did you know that up to 80 percent of children in foster care have significant mental health issues, compared to approximately 18-22 percent of the
Rayvin’s Story
My foster care experience was far from the best. I was in so many placements. Foster homes, group homes, residentials, psych hospitals, so many places.
Success, When I Expected Failure…
Tell me about a time when you succeeded when you thought you might fail. A time where I succeeded when I thought I would fail
Stereotypes About Students in Foster Care
We asked: Tell us about a stereotype people have about youth in foster care. What’s the truth? Stereotype: All people who were in foster care
Toxic Stress and Foster Youth
What is toxic stress? You can read more about toxic stress here, but to sum it up toxic stress occurs when children are exposed to
Things Nobody Told Me About College
Get help from the career center. Your tuition is paying for it. Ask for help with your resume! and go to the career fair! –
What to do When You Get Sick
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, getting sick is unavoidable. When you’re feeling under the weather, it’s best to know understand your symptoms to identify exactly
Why Am I Sick All the Time?!
Feel like you’re sick all the time? It’s not your imagination. Exposure to high levels of stress can make you more susceptible to getting sick.
Lighten Your Reading Load for History Class
History courses usually require a lot of reading. Lighten your load by using this easy reading strategy: When reading a history book you must first
Why Form a Study Group
Study groups are a great way to stay on top of your school work and prepare for exams. Studying with others can help you in
Tips for Freshman (From Other Students)
Take a picture of your schedule and save as your phone’s lock screen. That way you can find your classes without carrying around – and
Is the Certificate the New College Degree?
Facts: Certificate holders earn an average of $39,000 a year; 20% more than someone with just a high school diploma Certificates can qualify you for