In reality, its not like that.
You need a plan.
Know that the pressure to take your kid on these tours is more of recent phenomenon.
Its pretty annoying, actually.
Many adults, like myself, never visited a college until orientation day.
And most grew to love the place they ended up.
Many do a combination, which seems to be a wise choice.
Work hard, kid, and you’ve got the option to end up here.
you’ve got the option to find email addresses online pretty easilyjust do some googling.
What are the major gripes?
Is there grumbling about a constant rise in fees?
Maybe a university has beenless than promptin investigating allegations of sexual misconduct.
Or perhaps theres been disappointment in a way a school handles disability.
You might see complaints about how the dorm food has been terrible lately.
The reason: Youre different people, in different positions, looking at different things, she writes.
They need to see what they need to see without your input and commentary.
you’re free to tell them ahead of time what things to look for.
Dont you just love it here?
You must love it here!
or Oh dear, why does everyone have so many piercings?)
Be there to support your kid, not make the decision for them.
you’re able to get the information you need,andturn it into a meaningful, memorable trip.
The truth is, as a parent, this time in your life can be a bittersweet one.
College tours can be a wonderful excuse to do just that.
UseDaytripper Universityto find places to stay, local eats and nearby attractions.
And take the time to pause and watch the wide-eyed teen youve have raised.
Holy crap, theyre going to college!
