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5 Questions for Students and Parents to Answer About College Finances
Tweet Share on Facebook September 27, 2011 CommentJULIE: Hopefully you'll begin discussing finances with your college student long before they set foot on campus. But whenever you decide to have the "money talk," don't forget to cover these essentials:
1. Who is paying for what? There are seemingly as many different strategies for paying for college as there are families. Money can come from the student; the parents; from scholarships, loans, or grants; or a combination of sources.
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7 Considerations When Thinking About Greek Life
Tweet Share on Facebook September 20, 2011 Comment (2)For some people, being part of a fraternity or sorority is a major part of their college identity. Others pride themselves on being fiercely independent of the Greek system. Our experience has been somewhere in between.
JULIE: My husband and I were not members of a fraternity or sorority while in college, but many of our friends were. We generally saw it as being like most things—a mixed bag.
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5 Reasons for Getting Involved in College—And How to Go About It
Tweet Share on Facebook September 13, 2011 CommentThere's more to the college experience than the classroom. College campuses offer endless opportunities to get involved as well.
JULIE: Lindsey will tell you that her dad and I encourage involvement. Here are five reasons why we encourage it:
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9 Ways to Handle Homesickness
Tweet Share on Facebook September 6, 2011 Comment (1)College is often described as the "best time of your life," but the beginnings can sometimes be bumpy. That can certainly be the case if homesickness becomes part of the new college experience.
JULIE: As a parent, there is nothing worse than the helpless feeling you get when your child is suffering. And homesickness is one of those times when you feel the most helpless, because you're separated from him or her.
