Tips for Parents

College is an adjustment for students, but the change also takes a toll on parents. Many parents of UMD students are still dealing with empty nest syndrome, and the struggle can recur each time a student returns to school for a new semester.

It's a given that most college parents want to help their kids out as much as possible. It's only natural — many parents knowing that success in college can be a great start to continued success in life.  Parents, however, may want to think twice about writing a blank check when sending their kids off to college.

College is an adjustment for students, but the change also takes a toll on parents. Many parents of UTexas students are still dealing with empty nest syndrome, and the struggle can recur each time a student returns to school for a new semester.

Living on campus is a great way to make friends. Plus, the residence halls are close to classes and offer great meal plan options. Many students choose to live on campus for these reasons and more.

College is an adjustment for students, but the change also takes a toll on parents. Many parents of CCGA students are still dealing with empty nest syndrome, and the struggle can recur each time a student returns to school for a new semester.

Living on campus is a great way to make friends. Plus, the residence halls are close to classes and offer great meal plan options. Many students choose to live on campus for these reasons and more.

Your student may have bought a car, may have been gifted one, or is perhaps in the middle of making a soulful plea to keep the family car during college. For a college student a car represents freedom to travel independently, in some cases it's status, and in others it's privacy - dorm rooms not exactly places for solitude.

College is an adjustment for students, but the change also takes a toll on parents. Many parents of HPU students are still dealing with empty nest syndrome, and the struggle can recur each time a student returns to school for a new semester.