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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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Why Is My Student In “Developmental Classes”?

October 18, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The step from high school to college may actually be better termed a large leap. Students need to make important changes in their expectations, approaches, habits, attitudes and responsibilities. For students who are moving away and living at school the...

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First Year Seminar: Your College Student’s First Step Into College

September 27, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Not all colleges and universities offer a course called First-Year or Freshman Seminar. But more and more colleges are offering some kind of course specifically designed to help students make the adjustment to college life and college academics. Your college...

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Should My College Student Come Home for Weekends?

September 20, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
When your college student first leaves for college you may be anxious to have her come home again for a visit. You want to be able to touch bases in person, cook her favorite meal, reassure yourself that she is fine, and find out how things are going for her. If...

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What Do I Do If My College Student Is Homesick?

September 17, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Of course, not all college students will get homesick when they go away to college. Many students adjust well, settle in, and have a wonderful experience. Some students may experience some homesickness, but their parents will never know about it. It may...

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Helping Your College Student Living at Home: What Can You Do?

September 16, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Parents of students living at home face a unique set of issues. In this article, we consider some things that parents can do to help make the experience a rewarding one for everyone involved.

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Be Prepared For the “Meltdown” Phone Call From Your College Freshman

August 30, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central

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Dual Registration May Give High School Students a Head Start on College

August 25, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Many students currently find that they need more than the traditional four years to successfully complete their college degree. Other students may attempt to complete their college education in less than four years in order to save on tuition fees or to get into the...

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Affirming “Helicopter Parents”: How To Hover Constructively

August 20, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The concept is certainly not new, but it warrants continual examination – and sometimes redefinition In this article, we consider the consequences of helicoptering and suggest some possible ways in which parents might hover productively.

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Affirming “Helicopter Parents”: A Look in the Mirror

August 18, 2009 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
The concept is certainly not new, but it warrants continual examination – and sometimes redefinition. In this article, we will examine some views on who helicopter parents are and how they operate. Who are today’s helicopter parents?

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