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Welcoming Your College Student Home for Visits – What You Can Do To Prepare

November 15, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your college student is coming home for his first real visit since he headed off to college. You’re excited – but also a bit nervous about what to expect. You know that he has changed – increased independence and responsibility are goals of the college...

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How Parents Can Help Make College Move-In Day A Success

July 27, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
After all of the months, and years, of preparing, it’s finally here! As college move-in day approaches, parents recognize the reality of having their student actually head off to college. Somehow, you know your student will eventually get packed,...

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Five Conversations Parents and College Students Should Have Before the First Year of College

June 22, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The summer before your student heads of to college is an exciting, busy, and stressful time for everyone. There’s lots to do to prepare – forms to complete, finances to consider, orientations to attend, shopping to do. Your student may be working and is also...

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Teach Your College Student to Be a Packrat

June 16, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Eight Decisions You and Your College Student Should Make Before College Begins

June 13, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The summer before your student heads to college is a busy time. There may be an orientation for your student, and for you. There are things to buy for the new dorm room. Your student may be contacting her roommate. There are doctor and dentist...

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College Spring Break: Another “Letting Go” Experience for Parents

March 1, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Ten Ways Parents of College Students Can Use the College Website

February 4, 2011 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
When your son or daughter was in the midst of the search process for college, chances are that he or she (and possibly you) spent countless hours poring over college websites. College websites have become an extremely important admissions tool. Many students who...

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New Year’s Resolutions for College Parents – and Their College Students

December 28, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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What Can My College Student Do During Winter Break?

December 15, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Most college students eagerly look forward to Winter Break as a welcome respite from their college life. Whether your student has adjusted well to college life or is still struggling to find his place, the break from school and the chance to rest and regroup is...

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Should My College Student Look for a Job On-Campus or Off-Campus?

November 6, 2010 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Having a job while in college is a common experience for many students. In this article, we look at some of the differences between on-campus and off-campus jobs.

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