the first semester in review: it is reality spring 2006
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The First Semester In Review: It Is Reality
Spring 2006
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Beyond the Immediate FutureBeyond the Immediate Future
What do you think of when we say…
What do you think of when we say…
It Is Reality?It Is Reality?
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Take a moment to consider…
FINAL EXAMS
Time Management
Mid Terms
Late Nights
New Faces
Home Sickness
Care Packages
IT IS REALITY
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New Freshman Welcome and Convocation
New Freshman Welcome and Convocation
Saturday, August 19Saturday, August 19
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Week 1: August 20 - 26
Freshmen:Adjusting to the
“big” UniversityAll new facesGetting LostClass SchedulesTextbooksOn-campus JobsRoommates
Parents:Being proudFear of unknownAnxiety and sadnessNot an end, a new
beginningEmotional thoughts
Welcome Week
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Week 2: Aug 27 – Sept 2
Freshmen:• Student organizations• Following the crowd• Adjusting to lectures• Places to hangout• Study vs. Fun• Waiting for mail• Laundry• Dining Services• Homesickness
Parents:• New interests
• Quiet house
• Family car in garage
• Struggles with how often to contact student
• What to send in a care package
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Week 3: September 3 - 9
Freshmen:First test
preparationRemembering why I
am hereA feeling of
confidenceBeing sick for first
time/Health Service
Parents:Not as confident as
studentConcern about student
being sickEncouraging first visit
home to assist with test preparation
Mail relevant clippings from local newspaper
Labor Day Holiday - Sep 4
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Week 4: September 10 - 16
Freshmen:1ST University examFeeling overwhelmedBoyfriend/GirlfriendRoommate ConflictsGetting used to fire
drillsFirst visit home. Do
my parents still love me?
Parents:Nervousness to ask
about first examAnalyze first visit
home and start to recognize student’s independence
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Week 5 & 6: Sept 17 – Sep 30
Freshmen:Academic Success
or DisappointmentUnsympathetic
professorsSettling into daily
routinesRoommate conflicts
resolutions
Parents: Money requests Always at the library? Curious about student’s
study habits Would like to contact
student’s professors Adapting to student being
gone
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Week 7 & 8: October 1 - 14
Freshmen:Papers and group
projects are assignedMid-termsTrue friendships
being developedEstablishing own
identitySkepticism about
Family Weekend
Parents:Discussion begins
with other college parents to compare reports
Academic concernsPlanning a visit on
Family Weekend
Family Weekend – 10/20-10/22
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Week 9: October 15 - 21
Freshmen:Mid-semester goalsSecond reality
checkRe-think major?Explore tutoring
services
Parents:Questioning whether
student is making correct decisions
Is my student making moral or ethical decisions?
Phone calls / Chats
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Week 10-13: Oct 22 - Nov 18
Freshmen:Need time to myselfNo more summer
savingsBusy with academicsStarting to think
about where to live next year
Counting the days
Parents:Making Thanksgiving
plansI wonder if my child
needs me for anything besides money
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Week 14 & 15: Nov 19 – Dec 2
Freshmen:Excited to see old
friendsCrunch time beginsPressure from
parents regarding grades
Reality of high school is in the past
Parents:Great anticipationHope social life
isn’t out of controlCrunch time?Anxiety about
student’s grades
Thanksgiving Break Begins - Nov 18 - 26
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Week 16 & 17: Dec 3 – Dec 16Freshmen:Everything is dueAll-nighters are pulledLibrary is packedSerious love
relationship Appearance and dress
attire is no concern
Parents:Dealing with stressed
out studentLibrary?Expression of love and
concernSend a care package
OH NO!! Two More Weeks!
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Week 18: December 11 - 15
Freshmen:• Stress / Excitement• Holidays, no money
for gifts• Packing to go home
Parents:• Holiday Spirit
• Housekeeping
• Requesting days off
Final Final Exam Exam WeekWeek
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Winter Break: Dec 16- Jan 7
Freshmen:View grades on-lineMissing college
friendsRelaxationAdjusting to living at
home
Parents:I don’t believe it! He
wants to major in philosophy.
Student being home is not like it used to be
We just got used to living this way
January 8 – Spring Classes Begin
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The Semester In Review: It Is Reality
The Top 10 Reasons For….
Freshman Success
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Freshmen Success
1. Go to Class – Every day2. Study - Do the work3. Talk to professors early4. Organize your time5. Get involved
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6. Support system of friends 7. Seek help early and often8. Stay focused9. Ask questions10. Enjoy the ride
Freshmen Success
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And that is how to be...
SUCCESSFUL
Freshmen Success