Independence Day for New Freshman Students

Mwallenmd
Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:31:09 +0000

Happy Independence Day to all. We are now about halfway done with NSO and move-in day for new students is only 7 weeks away on Saturday, August 23, which will be a different type of Independence Day for entering freshman. So how are new students (and parents-especially parents with first child in college) foreseeing this new life experience. Has it sunk in yet? Are you looking forward to it. Are you fearful or apprehensive? Any questions for those of us who have already gone thru it? Any suggestions from those who have survived it. One thing I would like to suggest, although I realize it may be stressful for many parents, is that once you have moved in your son/daughter I would suggest leaving ASAP. Students generally do better at adjusting to college life if they can begin to meet and make new friends ASAP once they have moved in. Just my perspective. Tears on the way home for parents are perfectly appropriate and understandable.