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Clemson Family,
The chill is in the air, and the students are getting anxious waiting for their break in a few short weeks. The mid-February to March and October to November timeframe always seem to be a challenge for students. This is when they have mid-terms in classes, multiple class projects due, club/organization commitments and there never seem to be enough hours in the day!
One of the things that may not be on your student’s mind quite as much as it is probably on yours is safety during spring break. We have compiled a short list of conversations that may be worth discussing with your student as the break approaches.
- Alcohol and other Drugs Use — If your student chooses to drink, talk to them about the importance of alternating water, pacing drinks to one an hour, choosing a designated driver and watching their drink at all times. Please encourage them to obey the laws regarding drug use.
- Making Responsible Sexual Decisions — If they choose to be intimate, discuss the importance of using protection and getting a clear and sober yes from their partner.
- Bystander Intervention — Encourage your student to protect their friends from being a victim or perpetrator of assault by intervening.
- Community Decisions — Your student should never stray from the community of friends they are with, so talk to them about sticking together.
- Be Aware of Emergency Contacts — In case of an emergency, remind your student to know the emergency contacts in the area: hospitals, police, family members, hotels, etc. — especially if they are traveling or in an unfamiliar area.
Spring Break is a very exciting time for students and we want it to be relaxing, fun and as stress free as possible. Having these short conversations will hopefully help them to prepare, in a smart way, for a great week! For more resources about these topics, please visit our Healthy Campus webpage and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest!
Sincerely,
Office of Healthy Campus
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| CBBS Pre-Business Advising |
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College of Business and Behavioral Science (CBBS) Pre-Business students — Be on the lookout for an email from your academic adviser containing important information about scheduling your advising appointment, what you need to bring to your appointment and links to key advising information. Pre-registration advising for fall 2016 classes begins in mid-February. You must meet with an adviser to be cleared for registration. Check here for more information. |
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Spring Family Reunion — Last Day to Order T-shirts is Coming Up |
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Missing your student? The Spring Family Reunion will be here before you know it! The last day to order T-shirts will be March 18. Register today! |
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Time to Start Reserving Storage Units for the Summer |
| It may only be February, but the semester will be coming to a close before you know it. This is a great time to start thinking about where to store your students’ belongings over the summer. Check out this quick guide for some local storage options in the area. |
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FAFSA Priority Deadline Approaching |
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The 2016–2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available for submission! The priority deadline to submit the FAFSA to be considered for need-based awards at Clemson is March 1 for first-year students and April 1 for upperclass students. |
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Guiding Your Student through Body Image |
| As a parent, it’s important to talk with your student about body image and eating disorders. College can be an extraordinarily difficult time with comparing oneself to others and with many eating habits changing. This is exceptionally common as Spring Break, summer and swimsuit season approach. Research has shown that young girls’ body image is most influenced by their mothers’ attitude. Please check out a great article written by University Parent on "How can I talk to my student about eating disorders?" to provide some quick tips in having these sensitive conversations. |
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Application Deadlines Approaching for Summer/Fall Study Abroad |
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Is your student considering studying abroad for the summer or fall? If so, be sure that they are aware that the final date to apply is March 1. Applications can be found on the Study Abroad website. |
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| Planning to Change Your Major |
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If your student is considering changing majors, they should schedule a career counseling appointment before registration starts on Monday, March 28. Set up an appointment with the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) today! |
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Summer & Fall UPIC Internships
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All undergraduate students, including first-year and transfer students are eligible to apply for summer and fall UPIC positions. UPIC is our paid, on-campus internship program where students can take what they have learned in the classroom and apply it in over 200 professional environments around campus. We invite students to come to the CCPD during drop-in hours (1:30–4 p.m. M–F) to learn more about the UPIC program. These positions will begin appearing in ClemsonJobLink on March 1. |
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Education Fair Interviews on March 15
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Is your student an Education major and ready to start the job search? The Education Fair will be held on March 14 and 15 in the Hendrix Student Center on the second floor. The Fair will be March 14, 5:30–8 p.m. and interviews will be March 15, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Career Center's website. |
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Advertising Career Opportunities to Clemson Students |
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Do you work somewhere that has opportunities for Clemson Students? We would love to hear about them. Please reach out to CCPD staff Deb Herman for full and part-time employment opportunities; Troy Nunamaker for off-campus internship opportunities; and Dr. Jeff Neal for cooperative education experiences. |
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Clemson Builds for the Future
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Clemson University has embarked on a once-in-a-generation physical transformation to move the campus forward into the next 50 years and cement its place as one of the nation’s top-ranked public research universities. It is called Building Futures — a capital improvement plan to ensure that Clemson can compete at the highest levels and win — whether it’s competing for top students, faculty and staff, big grants or athletics championships. Check out some of the plans today! |
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My Student is Burned Out |
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Does your student seem burned out or unmotivated? Now is a time that some students may be more excited about Spring Break plans than academics. Help your student through this lack of motivation by checking out our most recent blog post that talks about the student experience of feeling tired and unmotivated. It will also provide suggestions on how to help overcome it. |
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Guiding your Student through College/Life Finances
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Finances can be extremely confusing and challenging for students as they begin taking ownership of them. The Office of Student Financial Aid will have a week of events for students from March 28–April 1 about budgeting, filling out FAFSA’s, leasing and finances. Encourage your student to keep an eye on their email for information about the week of events. Also consider following the Office of Student Financial Aid on Twitter or Facebook. |
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Parent Tips and Resources — Follow @clemsonparents |
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Are you staying connected with the Clemson Family? Remember to follow @clemsonparents on Twitter and on Instagram for great tips, pictures of campus and reminders! |
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QUESTIONS, COMMENTS or CONCERNS?
Have things you would like to see in future issues? Please contact the New Student and Family Programs office at 864-656-0515 or by email at cufamilies@clemson.edu.
CALLING ALL CLEMSON PARENT ALUMNI!
We are looking to feature alumni in future Student Affairs publications. If you have a story you'd like to share, please email sapub@clemson.edu. |
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