Day Student Breakout Room starts at 05:42.0 Boarding Student Breakout Room starts at 47:54.0 Closing starts at 1:33:10
Key Takeaways
Adjustment takes time: It's normal for students to feel tired, overwhelmed, or unsure in the first few weeks.
Connection builds belonging: Students make friends during meals, activities, study time, and everyday moments.
Independence grows over time: Students are given structure and support while learning to manage their time and responsibilities.
Use support early and often: Advisors, instructors, house counselors, peer mentors, and campus resources are there to help. Successful students ask for help.
Family role in staying connected and giving space to grow: Students do best when families stay connected while allowing independence.
Ups and downs are normal: It’s oaky for students to feel frustrated or need to vent, this is part of adjusting.
Family Conversation Starter
All Families: What parts of your day do you think will be most energizing? Most challenging?
Boarding Families: What might help you feel comfortable and at home in your dorm?
Day Families: What will help you decide when to stay on campus versus come home?
Between Now & Opening of School
Use the summer to encourage your student to try out small habits that build awareness, confidence, and independence—focusing on practice, not perfection, as these skills will continue to grow once school begins.
Practice managing time (in low-pressure ways). Encourage your student to:
Plan their day (even loosely)
Follow through on a few plans or responsibilities
Build awareness of habits. Help your student notice:
When they feel most focused or energized
What helps them get started on something they’ve been putting off
Encourage ownership of small responsibilities. Give your student opportunities to fully manage simple tasks, such as: