Parents of Fall 2007 Freshman, Looking to start parent group Options

[lmg]

Our daughter just got accepted to Buff State in the Fashion and Textile Program and will start in the Fall 07 Semester. I'm already a nervous wreck about letting her leave "the nest" and I wondering how many other parents are in the same boat who might want to start a parent forum to discuss concerns, tips, info about classes, professors, computers, living arrangements, etc. etc.

I just think that the more I can talk to other parents the better prepared I will be to let our daughter go and know we've done everything possible to help her be successful at Buff State.

Let me know if you are interested!

[bob L]

Our daughter just got accepted to Buff State in the Fashion and Textile Program and will start in the Fall 07 Semester. I'm already a nervous wreck about letting her leave "the nest" and I wondering how many other parents are in the same boat who might want to start a parent forum to discuss concerns, tips, info about classes, professors, computers, living arrangements, etc. etc.

I just think that the more I can talk to other parents the better prepared I will be to let our daughter go and know we've done everything possible to help her be successful at Buff State.

Let me know if you are interested!

Hi:
I am the father of a daughter in Buff State; she is my second and last child to go away to college.
If your child has confidence in herself, she will be fine. If she has that inner confidence, at this point you have done all that you can do. You helped her through 12 years of school, helped her with the admission process and she has been successful and on her way to adulthood. I bet that she will be fine. Also, let her do things at college. It is very tempting to solve problems with professors, choosing classes, etc. Dont do it; give advice but encourage her to become the adult and handle her problems and issues. Have fun picking our all of the stuff that she will need in college.
YOU, on the other hand, seem to be stressed. That is normal!! But don't let it get the best of you. Remember that she is going off to a new and exciting experience. She is leaving the nest but be assured that she will [I assume, in your case] be returning. Breaks in the semester can come quickly. The winter break just passed was for about 5 weeks- -a long time and they can be anxious to get back. . .and with time you will be anxious for her to go back. Yes, you will.
It is a new time of life for you. You don't say if you have any other children at home. When my second daughter left for Buff at the start of her first semester, my wife was sure it would be very difficult. Surprise, the freedom can be invigorating. We think about her everyday- -and cel phones are everywhere- -but we are in a different stage of life, and it is nice. Embrace the change, dont fret [too much] and you will enjoy the experience of your child going to school.

[lmg]

Hi:
I am the father of a daughter in Buff State; she is my second and last child to go away to college.
If your child has confidence in herself, she will be fine. If she has that inner confidence, at this point you have done all that you can do. You helped her through 12 years of school, helped her with the admission process and she has been successful and on her way to adulthood. I bet that she will be fine. Also, let her do things at college. It is very tempting to solve problems with professors, choosing classes, etc. Dont do it; give advice but encourage her to become the adult and handle her problems and issues. Have fun picking our all of the stuff that she will need in college.
YOU, on the other hand, seem to be stressed. That is normal!! But don't let it get the best of you. Remember that she is going off to a new and exciting experience. She is leaving the nest but be assured that she will [I assume, in your case] be returning. Breaks in the semester can come quickly. The winter break just passed was for about 5 weeks- -a long time and they can be anxious to get back. . .and with time you will be anxious for her to go back. Yes, you will.
It is a new time of life for you. You don't say if you have any other children at home. When my second daughter left for Buff at the start of her first semester, my wife was sure it would be very difficult. Surprise, the freedom can be invigorating. We think about her everyday- -and cel phones are everywhere- -but we are in a different stage of life, and it is nice. Embrace the change, dont fret [too much] and you will enjoy the experience of your child going to school.

Thanks for the words of encouragement....yes, I'm a nervous nelly....maybe it's because she's our first (we have a 15 yo son with special needs so that will be another biggie for us in 2 years to let him go) to go to college. But I've heard from alot of friends and new contacts who all say the same thing; we've prepared them for this for 18 years and now we have to let go and let them fly. I think it sounds good, but I'll still be worried about her....sometimes she acts like she has a mature head on her shoulders but most times she still acts pretty irresponsible, especially about money. I'm hoping that once she gets to school (and hopefully gets transferred to the Wegman's that's about a mile from campus) that she'll start thinking more about her expenditures than she is now. We'll see I guess. thanks for your support and good luck with your family too!
Kind Regards, Lynn