I was the first in my immediate family to finish college, let alone a graduate degree in a demanding field. I've seen many sides of academia, having been an undergraduate student, graduate student, peer tutor, and recipient of a collegiate teaching certificate (after having completed a graduate-level, collegiate teaching program). Starting or returning to college, university, and/or other professional studies can feel daunting, particularly when you feel like no one understands, new responsibilities abound, and life simply becomes hectic all around. Let's work together to figure out how to not only "manage" the demands of your life from all sides (personal, professional, and academic) but to thrive and be the well-rounded student you yearn to be.