There will be times when the student is on top of the world and times when it seems as if the world is on top of him or her. As the student's college experience continues, you are very likely to see changes. Some changes you will like and some you may not. This is a very natural part of the educational process as your loved one is exposed to new ideas and learns creative thinking skills. Your patience with these changes will reap dividends later.
Time management is an important skill for college students to learn.
Help your loved one develop and improve these skills by understanding that he or she may need to reorganize priorities from time to time to make time for studying. Attendance policies at college are typically not as strict as in high school, so some students relax their attendance in college classes. There is a strong relationship between student attendance and student success. If you need help, just ask. Whether you are having problems in or outside of the classroom, there are persons available here to help.