From: Vanderbilt Parents & Family Programs
<parents@vanderbilt.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 1:06 PM
To: Thomas, Anna
Subject: Parent volunteers needed for networking event
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July 2013 |
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The payment deadline for fall semester 2013 charges is August 14, 2013. If you anticipate a problem meeting the payment deadline, please contact the Office of Student Accounts prior to August 14, 2013. It is Vanderbilt University's objective to reduce financial risk to both the student and the university; therefore, unless the student's account is paid by August 14, 2013, a 1.5 percent late fee (minimum $5) will be charged to the student account balance, Vanderbilt Card funds and YES access may not be available and he/she will not be allowed to register nor attend classes. If the student will not be enrolling for the fall semester, please notify the dean of that school as soon as possible. You may find additional information at vanderbilt.edu/stuaccts or by calling (615) 322-6693 or (800) 288-1144. |
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July 24–August 28
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Packages sent to campus for Move-in
Weekend must be shipped via UPS Ground or FedEx Ground only. Please do not
ship any packages–for Move-in Weekend or otherwise–before August 8. When
shipping, pack all items securely and add extra protection for fragile items.
Use filler for empty space in boxes to avoid breakage. Please use shipping
boxes that your student can carry or handle easily. |
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Times they are a changin'. Your child is getting ready to embark on a new adventure and start college. Whether your student will move thousands of miles away or live in your basement, your role as parent will look different than it has until now. Before the change is official, make time to sit down and DTR—define the relationship.
If you knew your child's high school schedule better than your own, this transition might be difficult for you. Agree with your student that you don't need to know about all of his/her deadlines, study sessions or assignments. Gone are the days of you reminding your student to finish homework, do chores or study a little harder for a test. By decreasing your involvement in the day-to-day tasks, you will help your student learn responsibility and take ownership over his/her education.
If your student has "friended" you on Facebook, discuss boundaries. Is it OK to write on his/her wall? Become friends with your child's friends? Tag him/her in pictures? Accept the possibility of your child editing privacy settings so you can't see his/her wall, photos or other information. If you suddenly find yourself "unfriended"—or were never "friended" in the first place—allow your child that privacy.
Discuss the expectations for phone calls and texts. For some students, calling home several times each day and a peppering of texts each hour will be average. Others will want to connect with their parents once a week. Talking about this can free both you and your student from feeling obligated to call or overwhelmed by too many calls. Bottom line? Be sensitive to your student's needs while also maintaining healthy boundaries that will help him/her gain independence.
Chances are, your student will be exposed to and experience a lot of new things in college that you won't hear about. But setting the precedent that you are available to listen and offer advice about anything will be a comfort to your student. If you bring up concerns first, it might be easier for your student to broach the subject later. Don't shy away from tough topics like binge drinking, risky sexual behavior and drug use. At the same time, remember that adulthood comes from both mistakes and good choices, and your involvement might be limited to watching from the sidelines.
The unknown always accompanies
transition. Even if this isn't your first child to go to college, everyone
handles change differently. Allow you and your student time to settle into
your relationship. Don't be alarmed if you fight more than normal, if one of
you becomes needy or if the relationship becomes cool and distant. Be
flexible and trust that your child is on the path to adulthood and
independence, no matter how your role evolves. |
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Important links Housing and Residential Education
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Vanderbilt Farmer's
Market - Medical Center Plaza Bluebird on the
Mountain - Dyer Observatory Around Nashville Full Moon Pickin'
Party - 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. |
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The
Vanderbilt Center for Student Professional Development, in partnership with
Parents and Family Programs, is organizing the fifth annual Soiree at
Sarratt—a parent/student networking event during Family Weekend. The event is
scheduled for 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. on Friday, September 27. Parent panelists
will participate in region-specific, small-group conversations, sharing their
professional experience and culture of their region with students. Students
will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with panelists.
We
recommend insuring packages for the value of the contents. UPS and FedEx
Ground can insure each package for up to $100 and provide a tracking number
free of charge. Please bring the tracking number for each package to the
pickup area for confirmation of delivery.