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Twelve Places on Campus Your First Year College Student Should Locate Early

June 9, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
One of the truths of college parenting for many of us is that we worry about our college students. We may worry a lot, or we may worry only a little. We worry about our students’ health and safety, their ability to make friends, to make wise decisions and...

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What Kinds of On-Campus Jobs Are Available for My College Student?

June 6, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The reality these days is that most college students will work while they are going to school. The cost of tuition is high – and climbing. In some families, parents may bear all, or a majority of the costs of college, but the majority of students are expected to...

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Discussing Campus Safety With Your College Student

June 4, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Congress has passed legislation to aid colleges in establishing procedures and sharing information regarding campus safety. This is an important beginning in keeping college students safe. However, the actions that college students take each day are also...

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Is Your Student’s College Dorm Room Too Comfortable?

May 16, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
College dorms are not what they used to be. In fact, at many colleges and universities, they are no longer referred to as dormitories, but are residence halls. Dormitory sounds too old fashioned and austere. Most college residence halls today are anything...

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Are College Extracurricular Activities Really “Extra”? Why Your Student Should Participate.

May 13, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Many high school students participate in numerous extracurricular activities. For some high school students, these extracurricular activities are what keep them active and interested in school. Many high school students participate in extracurricular activities...

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Should My College Student Live Off Campus?

March 14, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
For many college parents, the moment when your college student comes to you and says that he wants to move off campus is a nervous moment. For other college parents, the moment comes as a natural next step. For still others, the move off campus may actually be a...

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The Freshman 15: Will Your College Student Gain More From College Than You Expected?

January 26, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The Freshman 15. It’s a classic myth about college. Students who head off to college will gain approximately 15 pounds during their freshman year. The stories have been around for a long time. They are persistent. Are they still true? Maybe....

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What Does My Student Mean By Alternative Spring Break?

January 21, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
College spring break activities are legendary. Many students travel – often to warmer climates – and party, drink, and generally carry on. Many parents take these activities in stride, and many parents worry about their students during this time. However,...

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Helping Your College Student “Supersize” His College Experiences

December 13, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Is your college student taking full advantage of his opportunities in college? As with so many things during the college years, students struggle to find balance in many areas of their lives. They face many challenges, opportunities, and growing responsibilities...

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Why You Should Encourage Your College Student to Get Involved on Campus

November 8, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Most students go to college to learn. Most know, or at least soon discover, that their academic work at college will be different than the work that they did in high school. They are expected to spend more time studying and there is a higher level of thinking...

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