Family Connection - November/December 2007 | A Letter from the Parent Association | Emergency Notification System | Residence Life | Home for the Holidays | Career Planning | Lambertson and Clement Named ECAC Robbins Scholar Athletes | University Freshman Center | Leadership Development | Discover New York Highlight | Living and Learning - Making the Most Out of the Residential Experience | Seasonal Issues

Seasonal Issues

  • Be open to listening to your student’s frustrations of trying to “find” his/her place in the University. Stress the fact that it is the beginning of a long journey and it takes time to establish oneself, especially in a community as large and diverse as St. John’s.

  • Be sympathetic, but careful not to provide too many suggestions on how to “fix” your student’s problems. Make it evident that your support is behind him/her, regardless of what they choose.

  • Encourage your student to contact organizations in the University Center and Campus Ministry to get involved in helping others as well as getting to know others.

  • Encourage your student to use academic resources like the Freshman Center, Tutoring Center, and Writing Center so your student can feel in charge of his/her studies.

  • Remind your student of previous success in making friends and having relationships so that impulsive actions are mediated by memories of times before college.

  • Reassure your student that you are there for help and support during the final challenging and stressful weeks.

  • Remind your student about the Tutoring Center and other academic support services on campus if he/she expresses concerns about taking finals and reviewing course materials.

  • Suggest that your student take advantage of programs that are held in the Residential Village.

  • Offer support by phoning, sending e-mails or visiting campus if requested. You should avoid putting demands on your children at this time unless it is absolutely necessary.

  • Consider sending a package with his/her favorite snacks or goodies. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive, but this gesture is a real way to show that you are supporting him/her and thinking about your student.
  
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