<p>My daughter had a bit of a struggle as a Freshman, I worried a lot about her the first semester. She had such a full load of classes, and was faced with choices that she had never been faced with before. A turning point for her was visiting her advisor and discussing the challenges. He helped by giving her an objective unemotional place to talk about the situation and provided advice that helped direct her path. She ended up dropping a class, which at the time horrified all of us, but it helped her survive. Then she started meeting friends who were very much like her, serious about school, and things started turning. She is a senior now, and is enrolled in the five year masters program, but I worried a LOT about her. You should also have a heart to heart with him, especially about the sacrifices, but try not to put guilt or emotion into it. Your kid is on a hunt for himself, who is really is, and it can be challenging!</p>