When students know that we care, they want to let us know what happens in their lives so that we can share in the celebration or mobilize the support we can provide. If we are the last to hear, it is time to figure out why.
Returning in the fall with renewed passion and a fresh mindset is much easier to accomplish when time with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, or just engaging in activities that feed your soul has been a focus for the summer.