College Parent Advice: Tips for Freshman Move-In Day
Survive Your First Day as the Parent of a Freshman
By Bartleby, published Jun 15, 2006
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College Parent Advice: Do your homework. If you know in advance that you have some business to handle while still on campus – a trip to the bookstore, a visit to financial aid, a stop at the box office - look at campus maps ahead of time and have a sense of where you’re going. Read through materials you’ve received from the school and check out the school’s website. You probably did some research when your son or daughter was applying and deciding on a school, but now you’ll be reading with a different eye and you’ll notice different things than you did before. The more you know ahead of time, the more comfortable you’ll feel upon arrival.
College Parent Advice: Let your student lead the way (or empower them, if they’re shy and hesitant). When you are checking into the residence hall, for example, let your son or daughter do the talking while you stand by to help out if necessary. You won’t be there to handle conflicts at 2am, take exams, or approach professors when the student needs extra help – so the sooner that the child takes ownership of even mundane aspects of the college experience, the better. Let it start from the moment you arrive at the campus gates.
College Parent Advice: Tips for Freshman Move-In Day
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Takeaways
- It's a high-stress day for everyone, so be prepared.
- Let your student lead the way. They have to take control of their experience as an adult.
- Keep a sense of perspective and don't fret over minor details.
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