Partnering with USF: Letting Your Student GROW The transition to college is an ongoing adjustment — for you and your student.
USF shares many of the same goals you have for your student to prepare them for life after college.
As most college students quickly transition into successful and happy Bulls, we know much of this journey can feel like “letting go” for their families — a feeling that can bring emotions of pride, excitement, anxiety, and even frustration. We are here to assure you these emotions are normal and are a part of acclimating to a new version of your role as a family member to a college student.
Some of these include becoming independent, learning how to solve problems and take action when faced with a challenge, taking advantage of opportunities that will aid them in the future, being healthy, happy, and succeeding in their academic pursuits. As your student enters college, they are also likely beginning their journey into adulthood. You will quickly learn that as you begin to “pass the baton” of adulthood responsibilities to your student, USF will work with them as adults from the onset of their collegiate career. At some point during your student’s USF experience, they will encounter a challenge — one they may turn to you to solve for them. As we partner with families, we believe together we can help your student to GROW into confident, self-advocating, independent Bulls. When your student tells you about a challenge or problem, we recommend following the steps on the next page to empower your students’ problemsolving and confidence in taking action independently.
Remember, it’s not about you letting go…it’s about letting your student GROW!
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