Starting college should be an exciting time in a young person's life. Add living with MS to the mix and it can turn stressful and frightening instead.

The National MS Society announces a new resource for college-age individuals with MS across the country - the MS College Kids Chat! This collaborative chat with MSWorld.org started in January, 2008 and has connected over 30 college-age individuals.

The weekly moderated chat is designed specifically for college-age individuals that are facing life after high school with MS and is co-moderated by three college-aged individuals with MS. It is a great opportunity for young adults to connect with others their age who are also trying to juggle late nights, studying for exams, working, friendships, relationships and their MS all at the same time.

To access this chat, simply log on and register for a username. Once registered, you can enter the General Chat room and then click on the "MSCollegeKids" chat every Tuesday evening, 7-8pm ET, 6-7pm CT, 5-6pm MT and 4-5pm PT.