<p>UofCParent - my son had a meltdown when he came home for Spring break last year. Part of it was the dreary winter, part of it was adjusting to the university and its demands and part of it was just left over unexpressed adolescent stuff. Spring quarter was much better and it went by really quickly so before long he’ll be finished with his first year. This year was much better for my son. Most students seek out off campus housing north of campus which is safe. My previous post referred to the area south of the Midway which is relatively less safe.</p>