Counseling Information for Parents, Families and Friends
The college years are often referred to as the best years in one’s life. It is a time when students engage their intellect, forge their individual identities and explore future life paths.
Students develop a greater sense of independence, encounter differing world views, form meaningful relationships, and develop interpersonal skills for navigating through the many opportunities and challenges of a new environment. Ideally, this can be an opportunity for maturation and self-discovery. It can also be a time when students typically experience heightened levels of stress as they adjust to normal developmental changes.
Launching a student into the college years can be concerning for parents, families and friends. The links and resources below are provided to address some commonly raised issues as your assist you student in having a successful college experience at Adelphi University.