Freshman Move-In/Welcome Week

greenwave
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:57:52 +0000

I’m actually not a parent, I am an older sibling. When I moved into my freshman dorm when I started college, my entire family came to help and stayed a few days after because there were various brunches, luncheons, and other events involving students AND parents - I’ve learned here that USC runs it differently. It’s kind of funny how everyone automatically assumes I’m an over-bearing parent who can’t let go of my child. Our entire family cannot afford to fly to Los Angeles (neither of our parents have seen where my brother will be going for the next four years!), so I am doing the honors.

Even though I wouldn’t have admitted it at the time, having my family there for me when I was moving to a new home 1500 miles away helped take away a little stress, especially since I had never even visited my university before moving in. Honestly, parents, don’t feel like you are going to be an ‘embarrassment’ if you are escorting your kid - he/she will appreciate it.