
Southeastern University President Kent Ingle: 5 talks you need to have with your child before college
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Sending your student off to college can be one of the most exhilarating and stressful times of your life.
Before they pack their bags and head out the door, here are five topics to discuss with your children. 1. Friends – College is an opportune time to develop relationships that can last a lifetime. However, your student’s friend group can make or break their college experience. An assistant professor of sociology at Dartmouth College, Janice McCabe, detailed in her book, "Connecting in College," how a student’s academic and social life intertwine. McCabe’s research found that students who had a close group of friends that provided academic motivation and support were more likely to graduate.More Related News