So You Made It Through Your 1st Week at College

So you made it through your 1^st week at College. That is a milestone for every student and signals the beginning of your independence and new life. But just as quickly as you left, your parents may be coming to see you after a week or two. They want to see how you’ve grown and that you’re enjoying college. You aspire to show them that.

Make the right impression and invite them into a clean dorm room. Nothing is more of a good surprise than to see your discipline and adjustment to College. Showing your parents a dirty room, especially one that’s worse that they are expected to seeing may give them the wrong impression. No, your room does not have to be immaculately clean. Rounding up dirty clothing and de-cluttering your study area sends the signal that you are serious about college. 

Almost always, your parents will want to go out for dinner/lunch. College students are broke and your parents don’t expect you to pay. But when you do head out, open the door for them. Tell them appropriate 1^st week funny stories about how you showed up to an algebra lecture instead of calculus and didn’t realize until 10 minutes into class. Tell them if you enjoy class. Let them know what you are thinking. Parents that see their children opening up about their experiences, both positive and negative see this as maturity.

Keep an open conversation. You may soon find your parents spilling their college experiences that are both hilarious and a great learning experience. They will see you as an adult and will start treating you as an independent. (They will however keep those cuddly hugs and embarrassing nicknames).

Best Until Next Time - Dylan