Most kids get over their first semester jitters and worries, but some don't. Prepare to feel out of the loop sometimes but ignore the naysayers who tell you to let your kid figure it out on their own: They are still your kids and it's OK to help. Your children are considered adults in the eyes of the university. Two weeks ago, I was freaking out about everything, but now everything’s falling into place. When you get to your senior year, enjoy it and remember it’s all going to work out. Ask for help when I look back, I think I was too scared my freshman year. Massle ’22, biomedical/pre-veterinary science
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I always tell parents the most important thing they can do for their student as they transition to UNH is to help them become advocates for themselves – help them build the skills to know when they need support/resources/help and then to know how to find them and how to ask for help finding them. People are a lot nicer than you think they are.Įrin Sharp, associate dean, College of Health and Human Services, expert in young adulthood development At a small school you feel important, but when I got here, I thought ‘Oh I’m just another person.’ But that changes quickly you’ll find your place if you get involved.
I was really scared when I first got here I came from a small school, and at first, I was afraid to get involved. Whenever I go home, I just appreciate everything so much more. It’s tough to get used to change, but I’m still just as close with my family, the time apart actually made us even closer. I know you’re so sad to leave your son or daughter here, and I was so sad to say goodbye to my parents. Students should choose a degree that they’re passionate about, and they can find a job anywhere. Don’t skip eating because you have to study, make the time to eat.ĭon’t worry about the degree so much that your child is going to choose. As much as we might act like we want you to leave, we really wish you could stay.Įat. That day’s sort of scary and chaotic it can be a little overwhelming. We do want you to be there on move-in day, even though we might act like we’re embarrassed. UNH Magazine asked some of our most recent graduates, some faculty and some parents of the Class of 2022 what their advice would be for both nervous students and even more nervous parents. So who better to ask for some words of wisdom than fellow Wildcats who have already walked in those footsteps. A new class of first-year students and their families will be arriving at UNH this weekend as students move onto campus for the start of the fall semester.
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