Western Kentucky University Parent Guide

One of the biggest days in a child’s life is the day they move into their college residence hall for the first time.  It doesn’t matter how prepared you are. This is a tremendous emotional experience for all who are involved. The university provides a quality education, safe campus, caring administrators, and it provides students with many activities to enhance their college days.

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  • Time for Midterms: Providing Help with Exam Stress

    There are many ways parents can help their students manage exam stress, including those that not only improve their ability to perform on the tests, but also help them stay healthy in the process.One of the first things parents can do to help their students through their exams is to make sure they don't wait until the last minute to prepare [link to article on procrastination]. Exam dates are typically set in the class syllabus and provided on the first day of class. Parents can help their student organize a schedule to stay on top of their work, and provide reminders throughout the semester to make sure they don't procrastinate. Read More

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