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2018 Scholarship Cycle OPEN!
We are now accepting applications for our 2018 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Program.
First Year of College – CHECK! (Blog Series)
Fiona’s first year of College was a success! Are you entering college next year? Join the blog series and be a part of the conversation!
Heading to College in the Fall? NEW BLOG SERIES!
Fiona kicks off a new blog series with words of advice and tips for those entering college next year. Join the blog series and be a part of the conversation!
So Many Reasons To Be Grateful
Olivia Maccoux shares her story and leads this year’s holiday drive to support the critical research work of the Hydrocephalus Association.
Smart Girls Making College Dreams A Reality
Fiona Wilcox, chair of the TTC Advisory Council, speaks at The College Board forum on attending college with a chronic medical condition.
2016 Scholarship Cycle OPEN!
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) proudly offers fourteen scholarships to young adults with hydrocephalus. The 2016 Scholarship cycle is now open. Apply today!
Living with Anxiety and Hydrocephalus
Madeleine shares her experience of living with the challenges of anxiety and hydrocephalus.
College Bound? Tips on the College Application Process
Hydrocephalus Teens Take Charge Mentor Task Force member offers advice on how to tackle the college application process and shares insight from her personal experience.
Learning from Experience – A Reflection on Self-Acceptance as a Starting Point for Growth
TTC Blogger Madeleine Darowiche shares her insights about the challenge of accepting yourself and where you are today, in order to grow tomorrow.
The First Year of College: An Honest Look at My Experience
Teens Take Charge Mentor Task Force Member, Madeleine Darowiche, shares the highlights and challenges of her first year away from home at college.
Sharing about your Hydrocephalus with College Roommates and Friends – When is the Right Time?
In her monthly blog, Madeleine shares her experience of telling her roommates and friends in college about living with hydrocephalus.
Meet Emily Lucht . . . Fellow Traveler on the Teen Hydrocephalus Journey
Meet our newest TTC Blogger Emily Lucht! She shares her journey’s extra baggage. Read what she means and let’s start a conversation using #TalkTTC.
Preparing for the Transition to College
In this installment of our video blog series, Debby addresses sending a loved one with hydrocephalus off to college and how to plan for this transition.
Going Beyond Your Comfort Zone – A Pathway to Confidence
In her October Teens Take Charge Blog, Madeleine Darowiche shares about a leadership retreat she attended and the lessons in courage and teamwork she learned.
Starting College: Facing the Challenges & Embracing the Adventure
In her monthly Teens Take Charge blog, Madeleine Darowiche shares her experience of starting college and offers some tips for making this transition smoother.
Congratulations to Our 2014 Scholarship Recipients!
The Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarship Award recipients. We would like to thank everyone who applied for a scholarship and congratulate those of you who were selected this year. HA’s Scholarship program was established in 1994 to provide financial assistance to capable and promising teens, young adults and […]
2014 Conference Update – Teen Track Highlights
Highlighting the Hydrocephalus Association’s Teen track for the upcoming 13th National Conference on Hydrocephalus, July 9-11, 2014, in Portland, OR.
Preparing Yourself for College
Heading off to college is a very exciting time in one’s life, but for individuals living with a complex medical condition like hydrocephalus it can also be a scary and intimidating step to take. The Hydrocephalus Association wants you to know that you are not alone and that there a programs and resources available to support and guide you through the transition process.