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The First Semester In Review: It Is Reality!

Take a moment to consider…

FinalExams

Time Management

Mid Terms

Late Nights

New Faces

Home Sickness

Care Packages

It IsReality!

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begins Thursday, August 15

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Week 1: August 18-24Freshmen: Adjusting to the

“big” University All New Faces Getting Lost Class Schedules Textbooks On-campus Jobs Roommates

Parents: Being Proud Fear of Unknown Anxiety and

Sadness Not an End, a New

Beginning

Welcome Weeksiue.edu

Week 2: Aug 25–31

Freshmen: Student organizations Following the crowd Adjusting to lectures Places to hang out Study vs. Fun Waiting for mail Laundry Dining Services Homesickness

Parents: New Interests Quiet house Family car in garage Struggles with how

often to contact student What to send in a care

package

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Week 3: September 1-7Freshmen: 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

Labor Day Holiday - Sep 2Schedule your advising appointment for spring 2014 semester – September 3 and on

Academic Advising – (618) 650-3701

Week 4: September 8-14Freshmen: 1ST University exam Feeling overwhelmed Boyfriend/Girlfriend 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

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Week 5 & 6: Sept 15–28Freshmen: Academic Success or

Disappointment Unsympathetic

professors Settling into daily

routines Roommate conflict

resolution

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

Did they schedule their Academic Advising appointment for Spring 2014? Appointments begin September 9, 2013.

Week 7 & 8: Sept. 29 – Oct. 12Freshmen: 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

Homecoming Weekend: 0ctober 4–6, 2013

Week 9: October 13–19Freshmen: 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 / ChatsFamily Weekend: October 18–20, 2013

Week 10-14: Oct 20 – Nov 22Freshmen: 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

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Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break

November 23 – December 1

Week 15

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OH NO!Two More

Weeks’til Finals!

Week 16: Dec 2 – 7Freshmen: Everything is due All-nighters are pulled Library is packed Serious love

relationship Appearance and dress

attire are no concern

Parents: Dealing with stressed

out student Library? Expression of love and

concern Send a care package

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Week 17: December 8-13

Freshmen: Stress/Excitement Holidays, no money

for gifts Packing to go home

Parents: Holiday Spirit Housekeeping Requesting days off

Final Exam Week

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Winter Break: Dec 15 – Jan 12Freshmen: 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

January 13/Spring 2014 Classes Begin

The Semester In Review: It Is Reality

The Top 10 Reasons For

Freshman Success

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Freshmen Success

1. Go to Class – Every day2. Study – Do the work3. Talk to professors early4. Organize your time5. Get involved

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6. Support system of friends 7. Seek help early and often8. Stay focused9. Ask questions10. Enjoy the ride

Freshmen Success

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And that is how to be

Successful!

Freshmen Success

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We’re Here to Help! Office of Admissions

(800) 447-SIUE or (618) 650-3705