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Undergraduate Student Success Resources at UMass Amherst

December 9, 2019UMass Amherst Family to Family

Have you ever wondered how students like my daughter successfully graduate when there is so much to overcome in adjusting to college life. How do they manage their time? How do they study effectively? How do they make life-long friends? … Continue Reading →

Freshman Year, Majors & Advising, Transitions Clubs

Let Your Student Narrate Their Own Story

September 5, 2019UMass Amherst Family to Family

Everyone has a story. This story has a past, present, and future. In the early years, you and other adults are the authors of your child’s story. You hold the pen and choose the story’s setting, the characters that they… Continue Reading →

Freshman Year, Relationships, Transitions Parents Association

Some Thoughts as My Child Graduates from UMass Amherst

April 30, 2019UMass Amherst Family to Family

As the countdown to graduation begins, so many memories flood my mind. Our youngest of three, our “baby,” is graduating from college. How did this happen? Some background: It wasn’t always easy. Among our three children, our youngest was always… Continue Reading →

Senior Year, Transitions

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 →

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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 →

Senior Year, Transitions Parents Association

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, Transitions transfers

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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