Let Go!
Support, Coach, and Mentor Your Morganite
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our Morganite is about to begin an exciting time in life — a time of joy, discovery, and perhaps a few disappointments. You may even experience the same happiness and disappointments secondhand. We want you to survive the first year and hope these tips prepare you for some predictable first-year issues. 10 TIPS 1
Allow time to get adjusted The first few days/weeks of school require many adjustments to new situations as well as concentration on the academic transition from high school to college. Believe it — they are missing home at the same time they are adjusting to cultural, academic, and social change. You can help if you write. Send a card or letter letting them know you’re going through a period of adjustment as well. Better yet, use the available technology (email, text messaging) or whatever works best for you. A care package loaded with their favorite treats will let them know how much you love them and are thinking about them.
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Ask questions Of course, you want to know how things are going. Believe this, it won’t hurt to ask. Let them know you are interested in what’s going on with them. Be a good listener and point them to useful resources.
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Expect change to occur gradually and be patient Maturing takes time. Give old habits a chance to weed out and new ones a chance to develop as your Morganite finds out what works best for them.
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