What are some things I can do to help my child or spouse/partner adjust to being in college?
As a commuter, your child or spouse/partner will face many hurdles, including finding time to get involved, commuting and parking, managing multiple life roles (for example, being a student, son/daughter, spouse/partner, parent, employee, etc.), and trying to integrate support networks that are typically off-campus rather than on-campus. You can help your child or spouse/partner to adjust to being a college student by being patient and understanding of their new responsibilities as a student and by respecting their need for time and space to study. Also, you can encourage your child or spouse/partner to get involved in campus activities, clubs, or organizations. Take an interest in their classes and be enthusiastic and supportive of what they are learning. Take a tour of campus so that you are familiar with where they are spending so much of their time. You can attend many events at Walsh with your commuting student. Another important thing you can do is to create or revise a plan for
