I suspect that the kids will do pretty well, but it’s incumbent on local parents to give space and not pull the “Oh, hi Jimmy, we just felt like grabbing some frozen yogurt this afternoon, would you like to join us?” sort of thing. As The Who once sang, “The kids are alright.”
I think one piece of advice I’d give to any kid living within 30 minutes of home is to “pack light.” For @worriedmomucb and @tamagotchi, those UC Berkeley freshman triples are reportedly tight, so no need for local students to pack every last accoutrement and tshotchke for the dorm room. If something vital was missed in the packing, it’s easily rectified, and the farther-flung roommates far from home will appreciate less clutter.