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The First Semester In Review: It Is Reality
Spring 2006
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?
Take a moment to consider…
FINAL EXAMS
Time Management
Mid Terms
Late Nights
New Faces
Home Sickness
Care Packages
IT IS REALITY
New Freshman Welcome and Convocation
New Freshman Welcome and Convocation
Saturday, August 19Saturday, August 19
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
The Semester In Review: It Is Reality
The Top 10 Reasons For….
Freshman Success
Freshmen Success
1. Go to Class – Every day2. Study - Do the work3. Talk to professors early4. Organize your time5. Get involved
6. Support system of friends 7. Seek help early and often8. Stay focused9. Ask questions10. Enjoy the ride
Freshmen Success
And that is how to be...
SUCCESSFUL
Freshmen Success
