It is not uncommon for your child to experience some initial adjustment problems between your home and ours. The rules may be different in each location. These things may cause some initial anxiety. It is perfectly normal and generally temporary. Students need to provide their own phones and long distance service.
Phone calls add up much quicker than most students realize.
This does not mean that you should stop writing or calling them, however. It can be a real day-brightened. We encourage parents to call their children, but suggest a specific time that you will call. College students have the most unusual schedules. Each voicemail system will pick up after three rings.