Tag: college life
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Moms, This Is When It’s Time to Let Them Soar
Get Pregnant Fast You thought you had severed the ties, but here you are, still holding on tightly. Your son is nearing 20, and while you believed you had allowed him to spread his wings when he moved in with his father during his senior year, the pain was unbearable. You thought that was the…
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13 Insights I Gained from Navigating College Life with a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Having my daughter during my junior year of college was an experience like no other. After taking a break during the semester she was born, I returned to classes when she was six months old, ready to tackle the challenge of balancing academics, a part-time job, my online shop, and the joys…
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College Welcomes America’s First Pizza ATM: What Took So Long?
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking move for college cuisine, Xavier University in Ohio has become home to the very first pizza ATM in the United States. Imagine a place where you can satisfy your pizza cravings at any hour, simply by tapping a screen. Yes, that’s right—students can now access a hot, freshly baked…
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What I Long For Now That My Daughter Has Flown the Nest
Get Pregnant Fast Last year, everything shifted in a way I never anticipated. Between the whirlwind of college applications, track meets, and home renovations, a monumental change quietly unfolded in our lives. My daughter, Lily, turned 19 and embarked on her journey away from home. Initially, it felt like peeling layers off an onion; I…
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Dear Childfree College Student, I Understand That ‘College Is Not A Daycare’
Get Pregnant Fast Hello there, College Student. First off, let me compliment you on your impeccable hairstyle today. It was stunning, reminiscent of those glossy hair commercials where the stars effortlessly toss their hair around. I can only imagine the time it took you to perfect that look this morning — juggling your choice of…
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Understanding Compassion in the Classroom: A Professor’s Kind Gesture
Get Pregnant Fast College life can be a whirlwind, especially for single parents managing classes alongside childcare responsibilities. Take the story of Sarah Thompson, a student at a university in Nashville, who found herself in a tight spot when she couldn’t secure childcare for her toddler during class. Rather than missing out on valuable education,…
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A Mother’s Wisdom for Her Son Starting College
Get Pregnant Fast As you prepare to embark on your college journey, I find it hard to believe my little boy is grown up. This moment, one that your father and I have been anticipating through the years, is bittersweet. While I’m thrilled for the adventures that await you, I can’t help but feel a…
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What You Say When You Drop Your Child Off at College
Get Pregnant Fast You’d think it would go perfectly. The night before, I had meticulously crafted every word in my mind. At 2:19 a.m., I envisioned exactly how the drop-off of our eldest daughter at college would unfold. I imagined standing before her like an encouraging mentor, arms outstretched, gently offering comfort as I leaned…
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Spring Break with Kids vs. College Spring Break: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It’s that time of year again—Spring Break is upon us. While fifteen years ago, this phrase conjured images of sun-soaked beaches, wild parties, and carefree college days, nowadays it signals a week of chaos as my kids are out of school. And yes, while I still crave my share of adult beverages,…