Over the years of working with students in Residence Life, I have been made aware of the strange happenings over the summer. Although the summer is known as a time for work and play, something happens to the student who has just completed their first year of school and living on campus. There is an epiphany that occurs. The student reflects on the good and the bad. They realize their parents had a point about responsibility (although the confession of the realIzation won't comes until their 30's).
These students will return to campus more confident about their abilities, surroundings and resources. The staff will immediately see the change and smile because they finally got the epiphany.
Parents, don't lose hope. Remember to guide not coddle your student. Teach them how to maneuver paperwork, people and situations. Don't do things for them because it's easier for you. This delays the preparation for their success. Don't block the epiphany.
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