Students and Families
High School Students
- Checklist for Success
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Graduation Requirements
- Why go to college?
- Student with Disabilities
- College Entrance Exams
- Discovering the Career That’s Right for You
College or University
- Taking the Mystery Out of Academic Planning
- Choosing the Right School
- Programs of Study
- Choosing the Right Major
- Applying to College
Study & Research Tips
- Tips for Effective Study
- Tips for Effective Research
- Using the Net and Social Networking Sites
- Finding a Study Space
- Micro/Macro Editing
- Academic Composure
- Using Academic Resources
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Confirm Accuracy and Sources
The Parent Section
- Coping with Your Child Leaving Home to Study
- Understanding a Contemporary Campus
- Helping Your Child Move and Settle In
- Stay Involved in Your Kids Education
- Planning for Holidays
- Funding Study
Education Funding Alternatives
Learning Lifestyles
- Healthy Eating for Learning
- The Dreaded Freshman 15
- Playing Varsity Sports
- Artificial Intelligence
- Exercise to Cope with Stress
Pastoral Care in Tertiary Study
Formatting & Citing References
Different Tertiary Paper Types
- Thesis writing
- Business Case Studies:
- Psychology Research Papers
- History Term Papers
- English Essays:
- Science Thesis
- Term Papers
- Proposals
- Journal Articles
- Online Coursework
- Essays/Personal Statements
Other Useful Resources
Understanding a Contemporary Campus
Most campuses these days are home to many thousands of students and that population is more diverse in every way than ever before. The class lectures your child attends will very likely have hundreds of students involved take a range of subjects more varied than ever offered in the past. This truly is a brave new world.
Your child is considered an adult in this environment and will be expected to find their way around and function without anyone telling them what to do or reminding them about appointments or deadlines. At college or university they are completely dependant upon themselves to fulfil their responsibilities.
Likewise, if they need help they will be expected to seek it out for themselves from the appropriate department. That is why orientation and a full list of resources available are important for the student to attend and acquire. Making sure they attend orientation week and get that list of resources is one way you can help them to settle into college life.
Related Links and Resources
- College Orientation Tips
- Colleges offer orientation courses for parents – Parenting – TODAYshow.com
- Information for Parents – US Dept of Education
- Campus Security Statistics
Recommended Books
- Multiculturalism on Campus: Theory, Models, and Practices for Understanding Diversity…
- Understanding and Preventing Campus Violence
- Educating by Design : Creating Campus Learning Environments That Work
- Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice
- Online Social Networking on Campus: Understanding What Matters in Student Culture
High School Students
- Checklist for Success
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Graduation Requirements
- Why go to college?
- Student with Disabilities
- College Entrance Exams
- Discovering the Career That’s Right for You
College or University: What’s the difference and how to choose?
- Taking the Mystery Out of Academic Planning
- Choosing the Right School
- Programs of Study
- Choosing the Right Major
- Applying to College
Study & Research Tips:
- Tips for Effective Study
- Tips for Effective Research
- Using the Net and Social Networking Sites
- Finding a Study Space
- Micro/Macro Editing
- Academic Composure
- Using Academic Resources
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Confirm Accuracy and Sources
The Parent Section
- Coping with Your Child Leaving Home to Study
- Understanding a Contemporary Campus
- Helping Your Child Move and Settle In
- Stay Involved in Your Kids Education
- Planning for Holidays
- Funding Study
Education Funding Alternatives
Learning Lifestyles
- Healthy Eating for Learning
- The Dreaded Freshman 15
- Playing Varsity Sports
- Artificial Intelligence
- Exercise to Cope with Stress
Pastoral Care in Tertiary Study
Formatting & Citing References
Different Tertiary Paper Types
- Thesis writing
- Business Case Studies:
- Psychology Research Papers
- History Term Papers
- English Essays:
- Science Thesis
- Term Papers
- Proposals
- Journal Articles
- Online Coursework
- Essays/Personal Statements