In order to succeed in this environment, students must seek out advice and resources available at the university. Students will also benefit from using the Math Lab, the Language Resource Center, and the Science Learning Center. Parents might also want to discuss their own strategies for being successful in life. Many first-year students will experience some homesickness . This is understandable and normal given the tremendous transition that students face at the university.
Parents can help by staying in regular contact with students.
If your student has questions or concerns, you might encourage them to speak with academic advisors or with Residence Hall advisors. It is important that parents reassure students that homesickness is fairly typical and will usually diminish as the academic term progresses. Open communication during this difficult time is very important.