Parents and the orientation

Mme_la_Dauphine
Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:45 +0000

I used to work with Parents Orientation, and I can honestly say it is not necessary. My parents went and really enjoyed it, but they are the kind of parents who like to collect papers and write things down. In the end, though, they didn’t learn much more than me, and I would have shared everything with them anyway. They came to show that they support me, but many parents come because they don’t trust their kids to pay attention or tell them what they need to know.
The social activities are nice, but discussions with administrators and faculty tend to be dominated by overbearing parents who love to tell the world how great their student is.
The true purpose of Orientation is for students to register for classes and get a briefing on campus rules and policies. If you have any questions about stuff like that, the Lifebook is online at [Boston University Lifebook](Lifebook | Dean of Students). The Dean of Students also has a great blog you can skim from time to time to stay current (www.bu.edu/dos).
I hope your son or daughter has a wonderful time at Orientation!