Orientation without parents? (as a transfer)

racetrack
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:29:42 +0000

Actually, the orientation on drop-off weekend can be very helpful for parents, and I am looking forward to the one at Rice. When I attended at another university, the speakers included the dean of students, engineering deans, and the university president. The speeches outlines all sorts of information about the university’s different divisions, academic support, career counseling, and so on. This is important for parents to learn, too. For example, one dean gave parents a list of 10 questions we should ask our child each week and they were wise and not at all out of line. They included: Are you going to class? Are you keeping up? Are you eating? Are you sleeping? Are you getting out of the dorm? Yes, students are adults but brain maturation is ongoing into the mid 20s and college (like any major change in life) can be a vulnerable time.