College Transition

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College student appearing successful and composed while privately feeling emotionally disconnected.

College student appearing successful and composed while privately feeling emotionally disconnected.

When You Are Doing Well but Still Do Not Feel Like Yourself

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

5 hours ago18 min read

When Independence Starts to Feel Like Isolation

When Independence Starts to Feel Like Isolation

When Independence Starts to Feel Like Isolation

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Sep 926 min read

College student pausing where several campus paths diverge while considering an important decision.

College student pausing where several campus paths diverge while considering an important decision.

Learning to Trust Yourself When No One Can Tell You the Right Answer

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Sep 216 min read

College students volunteering together during a campus service event.

College students volunteering together during a campus service event.

Becoming Someone New Without Losing Who You Were

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Aug 2610 min read

Why Belonging Takes Longer Than You Think

Why Belonging Takes Longer Than You Think

Why Belonging Takes Longer Than You Think

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Aug 199 min read

College student walking alone across a busy university campus while other students gather in groups.

College student walking alone across a busy university campus while other students gather in groups.

The Myth of the "Perfect College Experience"

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Aug 1210 min read

College student sitting thoughtfully in a quiet library reflecting on identity, perfectionism, and the transition to college.

College student sitting thoughtfully in a quiet library reflecting on identity, perfectionism, and the transition to college.

Why High-Achieving Students Often Struggle Most During the Transition to College

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Aug 513 min read

College students walking across a quiet university campus during the first weeks of college, illustrating homesickness and the transition to independence.

College students walking across a quiet university campus during the first weeks of college, illustrating homesickness and the transition to independence.

Homesickness Isn't Something to Cure

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Jul 2911 min read

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