Your students will experience mixed feelings of excitement and fear, as being away from home presents them with the joys of independence, as well as the responsibilities of taking care of themselves. Some of the many adjustments will be challenging academics, getting to know roommates, and making new friends. We parents will also have our own combination of new feelings as our students leave for college. It's important to remember that our students still need us as much as ever, only in a different way. Now, however, our students are legal adults with consequent rights and responsibilities, expected to handle their own affairs.
College life is busy and demanding.
Accustomed to being the brightest in their high schools and sought out for advice and friendship, these very bright students now find themselves surrounded by other equally intelligent and talented students. Even the brightest students can become overwhelmed and unsure of how to manage it all. This is normal. They need your love and assurance, and some time to adjust. There is also a variety of academic, emotional, and physical support services to help students succeed.