Tag: sending your child to college

Published August 2010: ParentUSAcity.com What To Expect in Freshman Year of College: Student's Guide Article Overview: College is a whole new world for both parents and students. Here are insights to help you and your freshman better understand what your child will experience in freshman year, from a college grad who with her mom has written a “both sides” look at the college years. [More...] Article Excerpt: The most anticipated time has arrived—the first year of college. Amidst the excitement of moving out, grasping freedom, anticipating change, and forging new friendships, the average college freshman often underestimates the challenges associated with adjusting to an entirely new lifestyle. Although college offers opportunities and an adventurous academic and social journey like no other, breaking through the barriers of the unknown and dealing with the uncertainty of what to expect that first year are often sources of significant stress. Finding a balance between freedom and responsibility is crucial. Read the Full Story at http://www.shannonphilpott.com