Springboard 2017 - First Semester in Review

Take a moment to consider…

• Care packages • Home sickness • New faces • Mid-term exams • Final exams • Time management • Late nights

The SIUE Experience Begins Thursday, August 17 siue.edu/experience

Week 1: August 20-26 Welcome Week First Day of Classes – August 21 Freshmen • • • • • • •

Adjusting to the “big” University All new faces Getting lost Class schedules Textbooks On-campus jobs Roommates

Week 1: August 20-26 Parents • • • •

Being proud Fear of unknown Anxiety and sadness Not an end, a new beginning

Week 2: Aug. 27-Sept. 2 Schedule advising appointment for spring 2018 semester beginning August 28 (Academic Advising: 618-650-3701) Freshmen • • • • • • • • •

Student organizations Following the crowd Adjusting to lectures Places to hangout Study vs. fun Waiting for mail Laundry Dining Services Homesickness

Week 2: Aug. 27-Sept. 2 Parents • • • •

New interests Quiet house Family car in garage Struggles with how often to contact student • What to send in a care package

Week 3: September 3-9 Labor Day Holiday – September 4 Did they schedule their Academic Advising appointment for spring 2018? Appointments begin September 5, 2017.

Freshmen • First test preparation • Remembering why I am here • A feeling of confidence • Being sick for first time/Health Service Parents • Not as confident as student • Concerns about student health

Week 4: September 10-16 Freshmen • First University exam • Feeling overwhelmed • Dating • Roommate conflicts • Getting used to fire drills • First visit home. Do my parents still love me?

Parents • Nervousness to ask about first exam • Analyze first visit home and start to recognize student’s independence

Weeks 5-6: September 17-30 Freshmen • Academic success or disappointment • Unsympathetic professors • Settling into daily routines • Roommate conflict resolutions Parents • Money requests • Always at the library?

• Curious about student’s study habits • Would like to contact student’s professors • Adapting to student being gone

Weeks 7-8: October 1-14 Freshmen • Papers and group projects are assigned • Mid-terms • True friendships being developed • Establishing own identity • Skepticism about Family Weekend Parents • Discussion begins with other college parents to compare thoughts • Academic concerns • Planning a visit on Family Weekend Family Weekend: October 13-15

Week 9: October 15-21 Freshmen • Mid-semester goals • Second reality check • Re-think major?

• Explore tutoring services Parents • Questioning whether student is making correct decisions • Is my student making moral or ethical decisions?

• Phone calls/chats siue.edu/retention/resources

Weeks 10-13: Oct. 22-Nov. 18 Freshmen • Need time to myself • No more summer savings • Busy with academics • Starting to think about where to live next year • Counting the days Parents • Making Thanksgiving plans • I wonder if my child needs me for anything besides money

Week 14: November 19-26 Thanksgiving Break Oh no, only two weeks before finals!

Weeks 15-16: Nov. 26-Dec. 9 Freshmen • Everything is due • All-nighters • Library is packed • Serious relationship • Appearance is no concern Parents • Dealing with stressed out student • Library?

• Expression of love and concern • Send a care package

Week 17: December 11-15 Final Exam Week Freshmen • Stress/excitement • Holidays, no money for gifts • Packing to go home Parents • Holiday spirit • Housekeeping • Requesting days off

Winter Break: Dec. 16-Jan. 7 Freshmen • View grades online • Missing college friends • Relaxation • Adjusting to living at home Parents • I don’t believe it! You want to change your major?!?

• Student being home is not like it used to be • We just got used to living this way Spring 2018 Classes Begin – January 8

The Top 10 Reasons for Freshman Success 1. Go to class every day 2. Study and do the work 3. Talk to professors early 4. Organize your time 5. Get involved 6. Create a support system of friends 7. Seek help early and often 8. Stay focused 9. Ask questions 10. Enjoy the ride

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