Back-to-school season is here! A new school year is a fresh start, a chance to set goals, try new things, and stay focused on what matters most. From building better habits to keeping college plans on track, Red Kite has you covered. Our Back-to-School Lifestyle Guide is here to help you stay balanced, motivated, and ready for success.
Balance Fun with Focus
A new school year brings both responsibilities and opportunities, whether you’re in high school or college. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of social events, clubs, and making memories, but success comes from balance. Make time for friends and activities, while keeping your grades and goals in focus. Finding that balance means enjoying connections and campus life while also setting aside dedicated time to study, plan ahead, and stay on track for your future.
Red Kite Pro Tip: Time-block your schedule. Plan specific hours for studying, classes, and socializing so you don’t feel guilty about either. Keep it as consistent as you can week to week.
Stay Organized with Applications & Deadlines
College applications, scholarship essays, and financial aid forms pile up quickly in the fall. Using a planner, digital calendar, or even a dedicated app can keep you from missing deadlines. Color-coding or setting reminders can reduce stress later in the year. Add all class times, assignment due dates, and campus events as soon as you get the syllabus.
Red Kite Pro Tip: Use your personalized to-do list to stay on top of scholarship and financial aid deadlines.
Keep Résumés & Portfolios Fresh
Summer jobs, volunteering, and extracurricular activities can all be updated into a résumé or portfolio now. Having these documents current makes applying for scholarships, jobs, or internships faster and easier. If you’re in college, visit your career services office for internship fairs or workshops. Start networking on LinkedIn, even a little each week pays off later.
Red Kite Pro Tip: Build relationships with professors, counselors, and other educators as they can become valuable references when applying for scholarships, internships, or jobs.
As always, stay scholarship ready! Continue to bookmark scholarships you love and be on look out for texts from Red Kite reminding you of upcoming deadlines. Thank you for being part of Red Kite, we can’t wait to see where this year takes you.
The Red Kite Team
