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Off-Campus Move-in Tips and Advice

February 22, 2019UMass Amherst Family to Family

  Many families dread the day when their college student says to them, “I want to live off-campus.” Months later, they realize that their initial dread is being replaced by the “move-in day” dread. This often comes about a week… Continue Reading →

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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 →

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Tips and Resources for Navigating Spring Semester Transitions

January 5, 2017UMass Amherst Family to Family

As students and families reconnect over winter break, grades are published and students start planning for the Spring semester ahead. Based on recent conversations on the UMass Amherst Family to Family Facebook page here is a quick overview of 4… Continue Reading →

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Off Campus Living at UMass Amherst

November 23, 2016UMass Amherst Family to Family

Although it is only November, many students around the nation are pitching the idea of moving into an apartment to their parents and family members for the fall semester. With 15,000 on campus beds at UMass Amherst, any student that… Continue Reading →

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