Depression Rates Soar in College Students
February 14, 2022
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College mental health crisis: despite vaccines and boosters, the swirl of the pandemic rocks students. Click here to read.
Student depression, anxiety soaring during pandemic
February 14, 2022
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The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be driving dramatic increases in depression and anxiety among college students, with more than a third reporting significant mental health challenges, according to a new survey co-led by the University of California, Berkeley, Center for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE).
The survey of students at nine U.S. public research universities nationwide found that 35% of undergraduates and 32% of graduate and professional students screened positive for major depressive disorder, while 39% of all students screened positive for anxiety disorder, according to the report released in August 2020 by the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) Consortium.
Mental Health on College Campuses
February 14, 2022
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Studies and articles that point out the mental health challenges our teens continue to face do a great service by shining a light on the situation and elevating the conversation. They also point out the important role that time off plays before students jump into the academic rigors, relatively unstructured time and social demands of campus life.
Discover Gap Years – hosted by Fusion Academy
October 7, 2021
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Join a free webinar hosted by Fusion Academy to learn more about the benefits of Gap Years, how to structure successful Gap time, and how Gap Year planning relates to
Expert Tips for Navigating the College Planning Process
September 26, 2021
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Expert tips from college planning professionals including advice about the application process, considering Gap Years and how to increase success once on campus.
My student didn’t take a Gap Year!
September 13, 2021
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My third son just started college, after deciding not to take a Gap Year…At the end of the day, he exemplifies what I hope for all students: full awareness of the Gap Year option and its benefits, and then a thoughtful CHOICE about whether or not to defer the start of college.
COVID-19’s Impact on Gap Years
April 13, 2020
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Katherine Stievater recently held a virtual talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on Gap Years. Here’s what you need to know
College Support for Gappers (Part 2)
March 16, 2020
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How do colleges welcome Gappers on to campus and help them assimilate into college life
College Support for Gappers (Part 1)
February 13, 2020
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Digging deeper with examples into how U.S. colleges and universities provide specific support for Gappers
You should take a gap year… and Colleges think so too!
December 16, 2019
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The traditional educational path often falls short for both students and the colleges they attend, with over 30% of freshmen failing to return to their initial college.
