Thanksgiving Break is a time of joy and anticipation for college parents as they look forward to welcoming their college student home. Whether your student is a first-year or a senior, fall break is a valuable time to reconnect with them and show them your love and support.
Thanksgiving break is also a great chance to catch up with your college student and learn more about their academic progress and challenges. Here are some questions to ask your college student about their college academics:
These questions can help you gain a better understanding of your college student’s academic experience while showing them support and encouragement by being a positive listener.
Parents, did you know?
The Student Success Center, located in the Student Center, offers academic support in the form of one-to-one coaching in study skills, time management, strategies for organization and so much more! The Student Success Center can guide you to the writing center, math help, chemistry help sessions, and free peer tutoring. Here is a link to our page.
As you create a plan with your college student for academic success, the following are important dates to remember:
-Matthew Chubb, Director of Student Success
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Oct 18, 2023
Whether you have already experienced the journey of having a child graduate from college or this is the first time, it is important to remember that just like every child is different, every post-graduation path will also look different.
Regardless of where your student finds themselves in their academic journey, you might observe your student shifting towards independence, especially this time of year, and becoming less reliant on you.
One thing we value highly at Geneva College is getting students engaged outside of the classroom. It is a well agreed fact in Higher Education that typically, the more a student is invested in their college community, the better they perform in classes.
One of the most intimidating aspects of nearing graduation is understanding where to start in determining options and knowing what all the options are. One of the more often overlooked opportunities is a faith-based program called The Fellows Initiative (TFI).
You may not be taking exams or finishing up final papers and projects, but you can choose to have an active role in supporting your student through intense exam periods.
Homesickness is a common struggle for students and can typically last anywhere from 3 weeks to over a year. There are a few supportive steps parents, guardians, and caretakers can engage in when their student is missing home.
Jubilee is a 3-day conference (February 16-18, 2024) for students who want their college experience to mean more. Jesus Christ changes everything, discover how at Jubilee!
Hear from our Director of Calling & Career about Geneva College's unique relation-building approach to student development and how that impacts our students.
Often parents hear about the challenges and negatives of their student's experience, but getting the full picture can be difficult. Our Director of Residence Life offers some helpful tips to engage in meaningful conversation.
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