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Independent High School Students Adjust Well to College
By Maurice Elias
High school students who have been independent at home tend to adjust well to college.
Students who are sheltered by parents, overly programmed to achieve, treated like children or given little independence in school may have a harder time adjusting to the new responsibilities and demands of college life.
Here are some tips for low-stress adjustment to college:
Get known: By as many academic or resident advisers as possible, and find at least one you can trust and with whom you can communicate.
Get help: College work is demanding, even for students who did well in high school. Check out tutoring and special learning centers for studying help.
Get active: Joining clubs and organizations is a good way to make
connections, but choose activities that best meet your interests and needs.
Stay in touch: High school friends can offer stability and support when things get rocky.
Help parents accept the new you: Some parents are afraid to let go. Try not to alienate your parents, but don’t go to incredible lengths to please them. Keep the lines of communication open and let your parents know what is happening in your life. If you have a problem, tell them.
Maurice Elias is a professor of psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Rutgers, The State University of NJ.
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