As Thanksgiving Break approaches, many of you may be seeing your son or daughter for the first time since dropping them off at college in August. As you converse about the semester so far, there may be a few things that you hear or notice in your Thanksgiving Break conversations or once your student returns to campus post-break. We wanted to prepare you for some of these topics that might assist in the dialogue as you engage your student while on break.
We are grateful for the ways you dialogue with your student and stay informed about the ins and outs of their college experience. We are always here to assist, so please be sure to encourage your student to seek out our services at any time. We desire to help them in the old and new aspects of college.
-Kelsey Murphy, Director of Residence Life
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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!
Talking to your student about grades and academic success can be challenging! Read some tips from our Director of Student Success about these conversations.
Hear from our Director of Calling & Career about Geneva College's unique relation-building approach to student development and how that impacts our students.
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