University of Wisconsin-Parkside Parent Guide

January 2011, Issue 13

Checklist for the Spring Semester

For college students - especially freshmen - who come home for winter break, the last thing on their mind is preparing for the spring semester. But parents can help ease the transition back to school when the time comes by reminding them of a few things while they're home.

How to Land an Internship

Internships during college provide class credit and valuable experience that can bulk up your student's resume and land him a job after he graduates. Students who have taken a few classes in their field of interest - especially sophomores and juniors - should start looking for summer or semester internships, and parents can help guide them with the following tips:

How to help your soon-to-be college grad prepare financially

As parents, we can help our students with the transition out of college and into their next chapter of life by discussing finances with them.

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