In Addition to Tuition: The Parents' Survival Guide to Freshman Year of College
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816033412 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 212 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Knowing what to say to your child, how to say it, and when is as important as purchases, packing and moving in, billpaying, and such typical challenges as roommates, grades, social life, and avoiding risks. From Booklist What parents may not know about sending their first child to college fills a large volume--in this case, a detailed, step-by-step guide to both the undisputable facts and the judgment calls of the first college year. Although rather dry and matter-of-fact, Borden and colleagues' practical adviser provides neophyte parents of a college student with informed insights i
"Bedside Guide" according to A Customer. Something every parent should read. I teach at a University and this book is very helpful at reminding parents what it's like to go off to college for the first time. After reading the book parents usually feel more empowered to help their children. A perfect accompaniment to this book is Major in Success by Patrick Combs. It changes lives.. Excellent overview of important issues This book gives advice that will save you money, time and heartache. The book has a healthy mix of practical advice and amusing anecdotes. It will broaden your perspective, and allow you to better manage your expectations as you send your child to college
Parents used to rely on word of mouth and trial and error to get everything done - that move to campus, setting up bank accounts, beginning a new life away from home. Congratulations! Your child is - accepted to college. Mistakes, often costly in terms of dollars and emotion, were shrugged off to inexperience. In "Addition to Tuition" provides parents with a personal guide to residential college life today, taking them from the acceptance letter through the trials and tribulations of freshman year.. Now that the application process is complete and the tuition is in the mail, it's time to focus on what happens next