College in General


The first six weeks of college are a very high-risk time for first year students. Try calling, writing, or e-mailing your student frequently and be supportive.

Encourage your student to get involved in community and campus volunteer work. Volunteer work helps the student connect with the school and community. It also helps students to structure their free time so that their free time is less likely to be used drinking or using drugs.

Encourage your child to stay involved with the family. Continue to include them in family decisions. The most important thing is for your child to feel like a responsible and significant contributor to the family.

Reward your child-compliments, expressions of love, etc. Complimenting specific behaviors not only conveys your love to your child but it also reinforces those behaviors making it more likely that your child will continue them.

Expressing your love for your child is one of the most important things you can do to help your child.

Familiarize yourself with campus resources.

Talk with actual representatives who will be available to you and your son or daughter (e.g. The Student Wellness Center).


HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK YOUR CHILD TO KEEP UP ON WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH COLLEGE LIFE.

  • HOW ARE YOU DOING?
  • DO YOU LIKE YOUR CLASSES?
  • WHAT IS THE PARTY SCENE LIKE?
  • WHAT KIND OF ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
  • ARE YOU ENJOYING RESIDENCE HALL LIFE?
  • DO YOU SEE OTHERS MAKING FRIENDS OR JUST DRINKING BUDDIES?
  • HOW ARE YOU GETTING ALONG WITH YOUR ROOMMATES?

Important Links

http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/CollegeParents/

http://www.higheredcenter.org/parents/

 

 

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