We can’t say we weren’t warned: so many materials we read and stories we hear tell us that when our students come home from a semester/year away at college they will have changed. However, those changes can still be surprising for… Continue Reading
I have been constantly thinking about my student. I know she is an adult, but she is still my baby. I cannot believe it has been six weeks since I dropped her off. This has easily been one of the… Continue Reading
As the last few days of August roll around, we can well imagine the frenzy and tempo picking up in each and every household that is gearing up to make that long-anticipated trip with their college-bound students to their new… Continue Reading
Among current and prospective families and students, UMass Amherst is recognized as a wonderful, cost-effective university garnering increasingly positive recognition on the national and international higher education stage. The university offers a stunning array of majors, access to leading thinkers,… Continue Reading
After much careful consideration, during his freshman year at another college, our son decided that he wanted to transfer. Although he did very well academically, started every match as a freshman on the men’s volleyball team, and made friends, he… Continue Reading
Do you remember all that you and your student had to do in preparation for their landmark move to campus– buying towels, toiletries, coffee makers, bedding, computers, etc.? While your student tried to meet their new roommate and make new… Continue Reading
I believe that the key to wellness in college is community: ensuring students (our children) develop a healthy, personal community. If students can find that one place that they can belong, whether it be a club, a friend or group… Continue Reading
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
As all students are, our son was assigned an advisor who was related to the major he chose upon entering UMass. With such a big school environment, maneuvering his way around college life, classes and now off campus living, it… Continue Reading
I can remember my daughter’s first semester at UMass Amherst. We were both excited. We shopped for weeks. We had so much fun. Then the day came for freshman move in. We filled up the car and started the drive. … Continue Reading