The College Years

Many parents are taken by surprise when they "suddenly" have a child in college. These resources can help you and your teen make this important transition smoothly and survive the college years successfully.

A Parents' Guide to the College Years
Read advice for parents on what to expect during the college years.
The Empty Nest: Creating a New Life for Yourself After Your Children Leave Home
Parents Say Goodbye: The Last Summer Before College
Talking About Money with Your College-Bound Child
Staying Connected with Your College Kids
Paying for College
Home for the Holidays: "They're Ba-aack!"
Advice for Your College Freshman
Read advice from college students and recent grads on how to make it through the first year of college smoothly.
What I Wish I'd Known About College
Must-Have Items to Pack for College
Goal Setting for Your College-Bound Child
Packing for College: Take It or Leave It
Going to College Close to Home
Making Friends in College
College Advice: Make Friends with Five Key People
College Rooms
College Roommates
Get What You Deserve Out of College
College: Relearning Your ABCs
Getting Along: Tips for Freshmen Roommates
More College Resources
Help your college freshman make the most of his college experience.
Tips for Students: Hunting for College Money
College Life Quiz
Working Your Way Through College
Why Taking Your Time to Get Through College Pays Off
Career Resources
Expert Advice
When your teen heads off to college, you both need to make adjustments. Read experts' suggestions.
"I'm worried my daughter isn't taking college seriously."
Son coming home from college for the first time.
"How do I help my younger children deal with their brother going off to college?"
Transferring from community college to a four-year school.
"I find college hard — should I really be here?"
"Now that I'm in college, my grades have slipped."
"How do I get my daughter to share her college experiences with me?"
"My son will soon be leaving for college. How do I prepare myself for the transition?"
"How can I discuss binge-drinking with my son in college?"
"What problems do most college freshmen go through?"
"What can I do to help make the transition from high school to college easier?"
"How much financial contribution should be expected from college-bound child?"

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