A little piece of advice for college students and parents.

A little piece of advice for college students and parents. 

For every student moving into college/university is very important. Regardless they are in their country or in another. The place will be foreign to them! It is going to be hard on the parents as well the students. College is a phase and only 30% of the population in  US goes to college/university so parents you should be proud that your kid is already 70% above the US average for education. And students you  should know how fortunate and lucky you are to get a higher level college education as everyone doesn’t get this chance. Make most of it! 

Everyone has a different reaction when they join college. Few parents and students will be crying and some of them want to leave their parents as soon as possible and so on. The students don't realize the importance of family until their parents have dropped them off in college and left. So students please spend time with your family before college starts! Once in college it is natural to miss your family but don't let your emotions cloud your judgement. You have to be mentally and emotionally strong. Don't always think about ‘what everyone else will think’ if you took this course or if you did a certain thing. This is YOUR college YOUR life and don't let anyone else dominate for you! Have fun , make new friends and study hard. 

All parents will be emotional dropping their child off to college but please mom and dads don't cry in front of your child! It will break their hearts and then they will get emotional and keep on thinking if you will be fine or not. Be strong its a journey that you have to undergo! Tell your kids how proud you are of them that they are in this college and are getting independent, tell them you will miss them but not much! and keep them updated on whats happening at home. 

The Dean of Wheaton college Ma (my college) Mr Dennis Hanno said that we must do three things in college which is ‘ENGAGE, EXPLORE, EXCITE’ and I completely agree with this statement. Engage in not only classroom activity but outside it as well. Explore different subjects, new things you never know when you may change your major. Excite!Be excited for what you are doing and whats about to come in the next 4 years.  Im attending Wheaton college this fall and just being here for only 3 nights I have completely fell in love with this place. I already feel so comfortable, happy with everyone  around me and I feel like its home away from home. The community is strong here and there is unity in diversity! 

My personal advice for everyone would be to have a positive outlook. Positive people will always attract positive things and energies! College is a process we all have to work hard to accomplish our dreams and goals. Always remember that pressures creates diamonds and fire refines gold. We always have to sparkle, keep your eyes on the stars and feet on the ground as the sky is the limit for you!