Some advice from parents would be great

marite
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:51:57 +0000

I agree that a 3.29 is fine for first year. It’s a tough adjustment; that is why some colleges do not give out grades the first year or first semester, just P/F. Now you’ve weathered this period of adjustment, you’ll be better able to cope next year.

Not every college student does something interesting during the summer. Many work in resorts or in supermarkets, paint houses, etc… Also it is not all that common for recent college freshmen to line plum jobs, they don’t usually have the skills to do serious work.
I’m having work done on my house. One of the guys happens to be a rising junior at a top LAC who’s helping out his dad. The important thing for you is to have some structure to your days. Mow the neighbors’ lawn. volunteer at your local library or some other organization, tutor local kids, read the books you did not have time to read during the school year. Get a leg up on next year’s courses by skimming through the textbook if you can. Plenty to do!