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\"\"<\/a>The beginning of college life can be difficult for students.\u00a0 They go from the top of the ladder to the bottom rung.\u00a0 Familiar faces are now unfamiliar.\u00a0 More is expected of them, and more responsibility falls on them to be at class on time and get work done.\u00a0 Maybe they thought they had people all figured out, as they found they could understand others in high school with similar backgrounds.\u00a0 Now, they are challenged even in this way as they meet people from various backgrounds and cultures.\u00a0 This transition can be difficult, and parental support is essential for your student to successfully experience ll that college has to offer.<\/p>\n

However, don’t\u00a0 underestimate the difficulties going to college can have on you as parents as\u00a0you transition\u00a0into this\u00a0new support role for your student.\u00a0 If the student is living on campus, this may be the first time he or she lives away from home.\u00a0 Maybe the student only calls home for money or a favor.\u00a0 Maybe he or she doesn’t call much at all, or seems to notice all that you do for him or her.\u00a0 Rest assured, reasons may exist for these behaviors that are more than they seem.<\/p>\n

This is an important time for your student.\u00a0 He or she must think about things differently while building their support network of friends from scratch or nearly nothing.\u00a0 The first\u00a0six weeks\u00a0of the freshman year<\/strong><\/span> is the most critical time of a college year with regard to college retention\u00a0and a need for support.\u00a0 Students must quickly adapt to the coursework and newfound freedom, while meeting as many new faces as possible.\u00a0 How can you help him or her\u00a0during this first month?<\/p>\n