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Information on Student Life
for Parents and Family members of
Thomas College Students
  Family
members - the Division of Student Affairs publishes a newsletter
entitled "The Link" twice a year for you to keep up to date on
what is going on for your student. The first edition was
sent out in November and can be viewed
here electronically. For future newsletters, you can sign up
here to receive this right in your inbox -
click here for an online subscription to "The Link!"
Over
1000 colleges and universities nationwide celebrate National
Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week and Thomas College is one of
them! For a schedule of events that happened during NCAAW -
October 22-26th, click here!
Family
members - the Division of Student Affairs publishes a newsletter
entitled "The Link" twice a year for you to keep up to date on
what is going on for your student. The first edition will
be sent out shortly - for future newsletters, you can sign up
here to receive this right in your inbox -
click here for an online subscription to "The Link!"
Having
a student go away to college can be a stressful experience for
families. This article provides
some coping strategies and "food for thought" that may help
during this time of transition
Getting involved on campus and in the community benefits
students in many ways - it's a proven fact and as a parent or
family member of a student, you can encourage them to get
involved on campus! To read more about this study, click
here!
Every
day, there are always events happening on campus...from athletic
events, club and organization meetings and more. Check out
the online
monthly calendar or you can
sign up to receive the same weekly "What's Happening"
newsletter that your student receives every Friday - this way,
you too know what's going on in case you hear those words..."I'm
bored!"
Few
would argue with the notion that leaving home for college is one
of the most challenging passages in a young person's life.
Adapting to a new environment, making new friends, handling the
rigors of academic life -- and all without the safety net of
onsite parental support -- can make the first few weeks at
college a difficult and emotionally wrenching experience for
many. This transition is tough on both the student and the
parents/family members - read more
here.
Get
the inside track on helping your student make the most of their
college experience with this article from a UT professor.
Read it here, then share the
advice with your student.
Parents
- You're Not Done Yet! Have you talked to your student
about alcohol use/abuse? Take some time to read more on
high risk and low risk drinking and get tips on how to broach
the subject with your student
here.
Does
the word "tuition" strike fear in your heart? Discover
here what's out there to help you
foot the bill for a college education.
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