Parents and Family
I’m worried about alcohol and substance experimentation by my student. What is Missouri S&T doing to help keep my student safe?
After a recent conversation with their student about opportunities for substance use and abuse, a parent recently asked what steps Missouri S&T is taking to prevent alcohol and substance misuse on campus.
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Could your student be experiencing seasonal depression?
It’s normal for college students to feel a bit down in the winter. The joy and excitement of the holidays fade away, and the reality of a new class schedule and school responsibilities comes into full view. However, for some college students, lack of motivation and feelings of hopelessness in the colder months may point to a bigger issue.
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New semester signals a fresh start
Your student’s return to college for a second semester is very different from heading off to college last fall. Students heading back to school for their second semester bring their wisdom and their mistakes, their college knowledge and their new life experiences with them.
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Completing the FAFSA: Everything you should know
With Missouri S&T’s priority deadline of February 1, 2022, quickly approaching, here is everything you should know about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.
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What I want most for Christmas
Dear Kids,
The other day, you asked me what I want from you for Christmas.
I love you for asking. I could certainly produce a list. I can come up with gift ideas commensurate with a teenager’s and a college student’s income at the drop of a hat.
Welcome home for winter break! What to expect:
As college parents we worry about our student’s transition when they head off to college. We know that it will be a big adjustment and that our student will be facing challenges and undergoing changes. Sometimes, however, we forget that there will also be a big adjustment and some challenges when our college student returns home again for their first real vacation
Read More »Student Health and Tuition Insurance Options – Enrollment open now
Health insurance is an essential resource for all students. Ensuring your student has adequate health coverage is a priority now more than ever. Unexpected health care expenses associated with illness, accidents, or mental well-being can destabilize a student’s financial situation and derail their progress toward a degree.
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How you can make a difference in your student’s well-being
Preparing for the end of the semester can be very overwhelming for students, especially with the potential stressors of traveling for holidays, moving, studying for finals, and more. During these times of higher stress, it’s important to know how to best support your student’s mental health and well-being, in person or from afar.
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Parent Q&A:
Attending class is important for your student’s academic success. Individual faculty members have different rules and guidelines on expectations for attendance in their class; these are typically outlined in the class syllabus. It is the discretion of each instructor to excuse the absence or allow make-up work for missed assignments and exams. Your student is responsible for notifying their instructor(s), preferably ahead of time, of class absence(s) and should discuss their specific circumstance.
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When disappointment comes for your student
Your student will experience disappointment. It is inevitable. There are the little disappointments that occur all through childhood, of course, but then there are bigger disappointments. It may be failure to make the team or get the part in the play, a grade that is less than desired, loss of a scholarship, college application rejection, or a low GPA. It might happen in high school or it might happen during college.
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