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Homesickness: A Parent’s Personal Journey

January 14, 2019UMass Amherst Family to Family

Professionally, I don’t do much writing, technical or otherwise. As a small business owner my writing skills revolve around proposals, estimates and budgets, none of which are very flowery or flowing. So, please bear with me as I do my… Continue Reading →

Transitions

Building Relationships with your Student: Food for Thought

December 4, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

  Sisters and brothers, mothers and fathers, sisters and sisters, brothers and brothers, mothers and sons, the list ofrelationship combinations goes on and on and yet there is no rule book to guide us through any of them.  We rely… Continue Reading →

Relationships

Senior-Year Expectations

October 29, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

It seems like only yesterday that we were dropping off our son on his first day at UMass Amherst. My wife and I were proud but slightly nervous. Between his outgoing personality, friendly nature, and the many people he already… Continue Reading →

Parents Association, Senior Year, Transitions

The Fall Move-In Day: What to Expect

August 15, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

The long-awaited day is finally here. You have been planning for (or at least picturing/worrying about) this day for years and are about to have one less (or no) high school student in the house. Depending upon your student, you… Continue Reading →

Freshman Year, Housing

My 2017 Parent/Family Orientation Experience

May 23, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

Flashback to 1986: the family car rolls up to the front of the campus auditorium and dad said, “Good luck. I’ll be out front tonight at 8 to pick you up!”  2017: When I first heard that parents and family… Continue Reading →

Freshman Year, Prospective Families, transfers, Transitions

Preparing for Commencement

May 7, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

Having gone through graduation in May 2017, I want to share some suggestions. Your student will be responsible for ensuring they have enough credits, the right courses for their major; for picking up the cap and gown, and for showing… Continue Reading →

Transitions

A Place to Explore With Your UMass Amherst Student Locally

April 12, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

  While spending time with your UMass Amherst student, a trip to Atkins Farms should be on the list for your next place to visit. Located 7.6 miles from campus on the corner of Bay Road and Rte. 116 in… Continue Reading →

Freshman Year, Parents Association, Prospective Families, transfers

Preparing for Commencement

March 8, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

Having gone through graduation in May 2017, I want to share some suggestions. Your student will be responsible for ensuring they have enough credits, the right courses for their major, for picking up the cap and gown, and for showing… Continue Reading →

Transitions

Parenting an Out of State College Student

January 31, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

I was apprehensive, yet excited, when my daughter decided that she wanted to attend school in another state.   Happily, she would only be a 2 ½ hour drive away from home.  Along with the excitement was the reality that… Continue Reading →

Freshman Year, Prospective Families, Transitions

Life After College

January 3, 2018UMass Amherst Family to Family

Our daughter graduated from UMass Amherst last May and while it’s been great to have her home, it has been a major transition: for her and for me!  Her dad seems to be the only one who has seamlessly eased… Continue Reading →

Transitions

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