Parent & Family/Student Conversations
As students prepare to make the transition to college, parents/family should consider discussing the following topics to make this transition as smooth as possible.
- Safer sex
- Positive ways to manage stress.
- Time management
- Safer party tips
- Living with a new roommate
- Procrastination
- Finances
- Academic Major/Career
- Academic Anxiety
- Self Confidence
Safety: http://www.niu.edu/campuslife/safety/
Illinois Higher Education Center "Family Brochure"
The Healthy Student: “A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Teens for the College Years”
