Peachy the Magazine Fall 2024 | Page 56

WRITTEN BY Lisa Cashion , LCMHC , NCC

Back to College Tips for Parents from a Counselor and Fellow Parent

Fall brings all sorts of newness to our daily lives , and for college students especially , the newness is a very big deal . New environment , new living arrangements , new academic material and new professors . And then there are new goals , social experiences , challenges and opportunities , interests and so many new people .
Some of us are mostly eager to embrace the novelty and opportunity for a fresh start . Some of us will approach the new terrain with caution and concern . It is usually a combination of enthusiasm and trepidation .
A little preparation can help us all feel more grounded when so much is shifting . So , here are some tips for parents from a counselor and fellow parent .
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