Academic FAQs
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Q What
is unique about Maryville’s academic programs?
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AMaryville’s
academic programs focus upon the combination of knowledge from
the general education and the specific, timely, and relevant
knowledge, skills and dispositions needed for each student’s
professional life. These programs are nimble, flexible and tied
to the highest of standards for learning about values, critical
thinking, problem solving and the trajectory that helps a
student plan for his/her productive and valuable life.
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QWhat
is the classroom environment like? How available are the professors?
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AThe
classroom environment is highly interactive and responsive to
the questions/concerns of students. Professors are anxious to
help students to succeed. They see their role as facilitators
and, at the same time, the responsible people to uphold the high
standards that will be necessary for students to succeed in
life. They are committed to bringing the richest and best
resources available for students.
Professors are very available by personal contact, office hours,
voice mail, and email. As students make appointments to see
them, or just drop by, they will find professors willing to
help, recommend support and resources, and share their own
knowledge.
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QWhat
kind of tutoring program does Maryville offer? Is this service free?
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AMaryville
offers complete academic support including tutoring through its
academic success center. Peer tutors not only supply academic
support for specific courses, but also provide more general
academic support to help students conceptualize what study
skills and responsibility will be important for their ultimate
success. All services from the Academic Success Center are
available at no charge. Any student can make an appointment at
the center for the type of help that they need.
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QHow
does my student select a major?
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AA
student selects a major by assessing his/her strengths and
interests. This is usually done in conjunction with people who
know the student well. In addition, it often is related to a
positive experience that the student has had with the major
either before college or during the university experience. Some
majors lead toward a very specific professional career. Others
are broader in scope, and can prepare the student for a variety
of life experiences and work after his/her time at Maryville.
Faculty advisors, career counselors and mentors can also help a
student select a major.
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QHow
many credits is an average course load? |
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AMost
students take 15-16 credits each semester, however some of the
professional programs require 17-18 credits each semester.
Full-time tuition allows a student to take between 12 and 18
credits during the semester. Sometimes, because of work or other
circumstances, it advisable for a student to take a lighter
load. These decisions are best made with the student and his/her
advisor.
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QIs
it important that my student decide on a major by the fall of
his/her
freshman year? |
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ANo,
in many cases, students come to Maryville not completely sure
what their major will be. Often, courses and experiences in the
first year help to bring the major into focus. There are some
exceptions, however. Some of the programs in the health
professions necessitate early decisions about the major, or more
than 4 years to finish if a student decides later.
There are lots of professionals (faculty and staff) that can
assist a student in deciding on a major is he/she is unsure or
wants to change his/her mind. A student can talk to faculty,
student life staff, or those in career education for
assistance.
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QWhat
if my student wants to quit? |
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ADon’t
allow a student to come to rash or quick decisions about
withdrawing from school. Oftentimes, the problems that they are
experiencing that would make them consider withdrawal can be
solved with assistance. Encourage your student to talk to the
faculty member with whom he/she is experience difficulty or a
member of the student life staff. Other adults on campus can
help the students weigh the difficulties that they are having
and help them reason through the possible alternatives.
Encourage your student to seek assistance on campus. If the
student will not do so, encourage them to let you accompany
them. Try to have your student work this out first by him/her
self. There is lots of support on campus.
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QWhat
if my student isn’t doing as well as expected?
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AEncourage
the student to talk with the instructor AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
Encourage the student to seek assistance from the instructor and
from the Academic Success Center. Tutoring, study groups,
private appointments for extra time with an instructor can all
help a student find out what he/she might do to be more
successful. Work schedules may need to be adjusted.
College studying is different as the student has less structured
time. Balancing work, school, and free time takes discipline and
experience. Setting a schedule, planning ahead, and making sure
that the student has the best chance to succeed can all happen
with the support of parents and friends.
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QWhat
if my student is having difficulty in a class or with a particular
professor? |
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AHe/she
needs to go to the professor for a private conversation.
Maryville professors are available by phone, email, and in
person. They are most concerned about each student’s success in
class. Enourage your student to approach the professor as soon
as the problem occurs. It is best to nip problems in the bud and
not wait until the problem gets too large. If the student needs
help in framing the conversation, an advisor or student life
staff member can help him/her do that. If the student has
difficulty making contact with the instructor, he/she should
contact the program director or dean for assistance.
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Student Life FAQs
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QWhat
is campus life like?
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AMaryville
University is committed to providing its students with a vibrant
and active campus life. We are happy and proud to offer a full
slate of events and activities for every student to enjoy!
Ranging from daytime programs to evening programs from weekday
programs to weekend programs from Cardinals games to Airbrush
Tattoos from musical performances to comedians from new release
movies to barbecues and everything in between! For all the
latest information on events and activities on campus, visit
www.maryville.edu/wham.
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QAre
there any extracurricular opportunities?
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AYES
YES YES! There are more than 30 active organizations recognized
by the department of Student Involvement. In addition to those
organizations there is Maryville Student
Government, and Intramurals. There are plenty of opportunities
for every student to get involved at Maryville! The best part. .
.if you don't see an organization that we offer that you are
interested in--YOU, yes you, can start your own organization!
Stop by the Student Involvement office (UC 102) anytime for more
information on current active organizations or on how to start
your own!
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QHow
can I contact my student in class if there is an emergency?
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AIn
an emergency, contact public safety at 314-529-9500 and advise
them of the emergency and a phone number where the student can
reach you. A Public Safety Officer will go to the student's
class and give them the message.
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QWhat
are the biggest adjustments during the first year?
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ABiggest
adjustments for incoming freshman students include the
following:
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Adjusting to the academic expectations
of college in comparison to high school. |
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Adjusting to living independently from
family for an extended period of time. |
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Managing personal time with the
expectations of others. |
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Negotiating with someone else about
shared living spaces. |
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Balancing the importance of old friends
and new relationships. |
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Establishing and defining what adult
relationships are. |
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Realization that a new location does not
make all problems go away. |
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Learning moderation in all things
including drinking, relationships, studying, and
socializing. |
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Recognizing and identifying support
services needed on and off campus. |
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Managing dept from personal expenses to
academic expenses. |
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Dietary concerns from gaining wait to
not eating enough. |
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Interrupted sleeping habits. |
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Lack of direct accountability to anyone. |
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Culture shock. |
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QHow
much time should be devoted to studying?
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AThe
guideline for studying in college is 2 hours for every 1 hour
spent in class, 3 hours for every 1 hour in class for subjects
that are a challenge for the student. For example, a student who
is taking 15 hours should devote at least 30 hours per week to
studying and working on class assignments.
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QWhat
is the secret to managing college life academically and socially?
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AOne
of the major differences between high school and college is that
students have significantly more time that is not scheduled for
them. For example, they will be in class 12 – 18 hours a week,
rather than 30 or more hours like they were in high school.
Therefore, it is extremely important for students to learn to
manage their “free” time well. Time management skills will
assure that students maintain a schedule that balances their
academic, work and social life as they make the transition to
college.
The Academic Success Center in Gander 101 provides support
services that are available free of charge for all Maryville
University students. The services listed below are designed to
enhance learning in a highly individualized format geared to
individual needs and learning styles:
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Peer Tutoring |
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Writing Center |
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Time Management Skills |
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Study Skills Materials and Individual
Consultations |
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Learning Styles Inventory |
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Accommodations for Students with
Disabilities |
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Monitored Academic Probation Program |
Students should be encouraged to utilize the many resources at
Maryville University to help them succeed in college.
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QIs
there career and/or employment placement assistance available for my
student
when my student begins looking for a job?
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AThe
Career Education office
provides a range of services starting with basic discussions of
career development to teaching students how to effectively
conduct a job search. Through individual appointments and/or
classroom or workshop participation, students learn resume
writing, proper business dining etiquette, interviewing
techniques and basic networking and job seeking skills. Students
are encouraged to participate in an internship or cooperative
education experience which can give them “hands-on” training
outside the classroom. Career Education won’t “place” a student
in a job. We are here to teach students how to view career
planning as a lifelong process that will help them throughout
their career.
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QWhat
does my student do if he/she gets sick? |
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AReferral
information including CPR agencies, maps to local health
agencies & St. Luke’s medical center with Dr. Willey, our
consulting physician’s phone number and address, can be found on
the Health Services web site.
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QDoes
the university offer a health insurance policy? |
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AMaryville
University does not have a mandatory insurance plan for domestic
students but we have identified several policies that are
self-explanatory and self-application. These policies are
available in my office or we can mail them to students if more
convenient.
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Always check details/cost/exclusions/limits of any policy.
If there is a lapse between coverage periods – please note
“preexisting” condition clause of any policy. |
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We
are using Student Resources for our international students
and therefore they are providing a somewhat reduced rate for
our domestic students. The company is mailing this policy to
all our students in early August. You can also view this
policy on line at
www.StudentResources.com |
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Students may also go on line and seek out other insurance
policies such as |
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E J
Smith and Co.
www.ejsmith.com The Sentry Student Security Plan |
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www.croleyinsurance.com Blue Cross/Blue Shield of
Missouri |
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American College Student Association
www.acsa.com |
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Residential Life FAQs |
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QIs
the meal plan required if my student lives on campus?
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Students who live in the residence halls are required to have a
meal plan. Students in the apartments are not required to have a
meal plan but there are optional meal plans available.
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QWhat
is the meal plan like?
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AThe
following meal plan options are available Residence Hall Meal
Plans (included in the room and board price):
| Flex 12 |
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Any 12 meals/week plus $175
in Flex Dollars per semester |
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Meals not used during the
week are forfeited. |
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Meal week begins on Friday
and ends the following Thursday of each week. |
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| Block 180 |
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Any 180 meals/semester plus
$175 in Flex Dollars |
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Offers greatest flexibility
for student. |
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| Optional
Apartment Meal Plans: |
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| Full Meal Plan
($1000) |
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Same as residence hall meal
plans above. Students choose either a Flex 12 or Block 180
plan. |
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| 5 Meals Plan
($440) |
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Any 5 meals/week in the
Cafeteria only |
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Premium or
event nights equal two meals |
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No meals
included during breaks |
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$100 flex dollars are
included in this plan |
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5 Meals Plan ($390) |
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Any 5
meals/week in the Cafeteria only |
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Premium or
event nights equal two meals |
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No meals
included during breaks |
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$50 flex
dollars are included in this plan |
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| 5 Meals Plan
($350) |
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Any 5 meals/week in the
Cafeteria only |
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Premium or
event nights equal two meals |
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No meals
included during breaks |
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QWhat
living arrangements are available to students?
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AIn
the residence halls students live in 2 person rooms. Each wing
has community bathrooms. Rooms are furnished with dressers,
desks, beds and closets or wardrobes.
In the apartments there are two bedroom, two bath units and four
bedroom, two bath units. All apartments have living rooms and
full kitchens. Apartment bedrooms are furnished with dressers,
desks, desk chairs and beds. Living rooms are furnished with a
couch, chair, coffee tables, end table and two chairs. Kitchens
have a refrigerator, stove and microwave.
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QWhat
is the selection in the cafeteria like?
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AThe
cafeteria is all you care to eat and they offer grill items,
soup, pizza bar, sandwich bar, salad bar, exhibition cooking and
dessert bar.
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QDo
the dorms/apartments have laundry facilities? If so, how much does
it cost to
do a load of laundry? Where can my student get his/her
laundry done?
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There are laundry facilities on each wing in the residence halls
and in each apartment building.
Laundry is free at Maryville.
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QWhat
amenities are allowed in the dorm/apartment rooms?
(microwave wattage and mini fridge cubic ft.)
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AMicrowaves
that are 700 watts or lower are allowed and refrigerators 4.5
cubic feet.
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QHow
long are the beds in the residence halls?
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ABeds
in the residence halls and the apartments are regular twin size.
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QWhat
if my student loses his/her keys?
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AIf
a student misplaces his/her keys, they can get a replacement key
for a few days while they look for them. If they are unable to
find them, the door lock will be replaced. The charge for lock
replacement is $50.
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QWhen
is the best time for my student to come home for the first time?
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AThe
first two to three weeks of school are critical to student’s
adjustment to college life. Encourage your son or daughter to
stay on campus at least that long before visiting home or
visiting them. Consider your child’s preferences for coming
home. They will let you know when they are ready to return as a guest
in your house.
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QHow
can a student call home?
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AAll
students have free local calling from their phone lines. For
long distance calls, students should use calling cards.
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QWhat
if my student is coming home every weekend?
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AStudents
who lived within 150 miles of a University are more likely to
have greater difficulty with living away from home. This is
because the old home is so easily accessible and living
independently brings unforeseen challenges. Sometimes students
need permission to let go.
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Discuss the reason why your
student is coming home so often. Find out what they are
lacking at the school that they are getting from your home. |
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Agree to minimize the phone
calls and visits to home. A few weeks of mandatory non-home
visits can do wonders for a student. |
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Recruit the assistance of
old friends of your child’s to encourage him/her to stay on
campus. |
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Encourage them to spend a
few weeks straight on campus. |
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Pack up personal items your
son or daughter has in their old bedroom and encourage them
to put them up in their room at school. This makes their
room at school seem more like home. |
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Plan a special activity
with your son or daughter a few weeks a head of time if they
agree to stay on campus the next few weeks. |
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QWhat
should I do if my student is homesick? |
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AAs
a parent, dealing with homesickness can be one of the most
difficult issues to face.
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First, don’t give in to the
temptation to say, “Come on home, honey. You can live with
us for ever.” |
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Listen carefully to what
your student is saying. Find out what are the major issues
that he/she is having trouble with. |
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Supply moral support and
encourage him/her to give college life more time. |
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Consider minimizing
personal or phone contact. Too much contact from home can
exacerbate the problem. |
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E-mail events coming up on
campus that are advertised on the University website and
encourage them to attend. |
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Recommend organizations on
campus that relate to the student’s interests. |
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Encourage them to make
friends who have similar interests. |
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The most important thing a
student can do when living on campus is make their room seem
like home. Make sure your student has items in their room
that are from their bedroom or that make the place feel like
the home they came from. |
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Positive attitudes can make
a world of a difference. Suggest that he/she post empowering
statements around their room that remind them why they went
to school in the first place. Some of these statements can
probably be found in the cards they received from friends
and family at high school graduation. |
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Students who lived within
150 miles of a University are more likely to have a greater
difficulty with living away from home. This is because the
old home is so easily accessible. Agree to minimize the
phone calls and visits to home. A few weeks of mandatory
non-home visits can do wonders for a student. |
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If your son or daughter’s
anxiety persists, encourage him/her to visit the campus
counselor. |
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