<p>I agree with ordinarylives post. My D was going through the same situation in her freshman year. She soon discovered that she didn’t like the math and science courses therefore she decided to switch her major to one which more of the English Lit. courses. She is doing much better and loves the topics. </p>
<p>I believe it is up to them to find there way in the college life and of course always listen, and be there for support. </p>
<p>Encourage your daughter to see a counselor and then she can make decisions and adjustments when needed.</p>
<p>She needs encouragement, support and lots of love from the family. I think she needs to hear that, “it is ok, and she is not a failure, that everything will get better once she settles in”.<br>
Students get into college with the “A” mentality and they feel like failures with the first grades. In addition, some are even thinking of the money issues which raises even more stress or burden on their shoulders. </p>
<p>Telling them that coming home is not an option, will make them solve solutions and make decisions on their own. And eventually they will love you for it. </p>
<p>Send her a box with goodies and attach a card! </p>
<p>Good luck</p>