It seems like time went so fast — you blinked and now your baby is 18, ready to leave the safety of the nest to pursue their college dreams. By now you've tapped more experienced parents to get tips about everything from college applications to dorm room necessities, but what about the emotional, and even financial, side of leaving home?
According to a research from New York University, this changing phase of life should be a time when parents talk with their children about the realities of college life as college freshman will be confronted with abundant pressures, including new social situations. “With respect to academics, students today are feeling increasing pressure to know what they want to do, pick a career path and plan for their futures,” the research cites. This month-by-month guide can help.
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: nbcnews
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