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Moving Forward

Another year of college 鈥� maybe the first 鈥� is under your student鈥檚 belt. Many students choose to take summer courses to get ahead or to try out new subject areas. You and your student should be mindful of the fact that summer courses can be more demanding than those in the spring or fall; this is because the same amount of material must be covered in a shorter amount of time. Students may want to consider consulting with their academic advisor before enrolling in summer classes.

Summer is a quieter time to take stock of the past year and readjust if needed. Expect students to push for even more independence and be increasingly future-oriented. This will inevitably create changing dynamics in the family. Take time to listen to each other鈥檚 perspectives, set boundaries where necessary, and compromise with each other as much as possible. Remember, adjustments take time, and your student has developed some new perspectives from which the whole family can benefit.

How Can Families Help?

• Review the events of the past academic year together. Identify successes and problem areas and ask your student for feedback about how they plan to adjust.
• Review your student鈥檚 financial needs for the coming year. Evaluate changes that may be needed for money management.
• Increase expectations for your student鈥檚 personal decision making and taking care of academic/career responsibilities.
• Encourage your student to visit the Shocker Career Accelerator for assistance in exploring career and work-based learning opportunities.
• Continue to express confidence in your student鈥檚 ability to be a successful Wichita State Shocker!