One of the first people your student will meet in college is likely to be a resident assistant. And your first reactions might be: what do these resident assistants do, and should my student try to become one? What a Resident Assistant Does Resident Assistants or RAs, serve as upperclass guides to the campus. Resident […]
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Parents of new college students often worry about their student’s grades, specifically, if they might earn bad grades in college. While this is a possibility, there are many things parents focus on other than whether their student is earning bad grades. Having said that, how can parents of college students approach the topic of grades?
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June is the time for spring orientation at colleges and universities. That’s when incoming students visit their new campuses, take placement tests, participate in academic advising and perhaps register for classes. And at most colleges, parents don’t attend academic advising or registration sessions with their students. While this might cause you some anxiety, never fear.
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This is the time of the year when students apply to leave their county and travel abroad for a semester or a year. This often scares parents to death—but it doesn’t have to. Still, students ask their parents: should I study abroad? I’d recommend you say “yes,” but let me expand on that. Why Study
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Bad grades happen, sometimes even to really smart students. And while not everyone fails out, many students find themselves asking how to recover from a bad semester in college. What Is a Bad Semester? Parents and students often define bad semesters differently. Some students or parents consider anything less than a 3.5 GPA as a
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By now, you’ve probably heard about your student participating in a club or organization on campus. If so, that’s great. If not, you may be thinking that not joining a club is a good thing. But student involvement on campus is a very good thing for students. Here’s why. What Does Student Involvement Do? Student
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As your student continues to track their progress toward their degree, they may find themselves behind the pace they set for themselves. If so, they might consider is to take classes during the summer. Many college students do this, and your student may find it valuable as well. Why Take Summer Classes? There are several
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The provost (chief academic officer) of my college sent out an email to students at the end of the Fall, 2020 semester. The only students receiving the email were those who had enrolled for fewer than sixteen credits for the Spring, 2021 semester. To stay on track to graduate in four years at our college,
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Difficult semester or quarters in college aren’t unusual, and that’s increased with COVID-19. And college students, whether they live at home or away, have felt the strain. One of the most important things you can do as a family member is help your student keep things in perspective. Bouncing back after a tough academic term
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For those of you whose students are attending college away from home, this can be a special time. Having your student home for the holidays is a treat, so long as you prepare for it. It Will Be Different Having independent young adults under your roof after a few months away brings as much stress