Tag Archives: first-year students

Pointer Family Q&A: Transitioning to College

UW-Stevens Point student Val Every and her mom recently interviewed each other about their experiences during Val’s transition from high school senior to first-year college student. Val, now a sophomore at UWSP, and her mom also shared how their relationship has changed over time. Question 1 Were you ready for Val to move away and why? Mom: […]

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Top 5 Ways to Cope With Homesickness

Speaking from personal experience, homesickness is real, especially the first semester of your first year in college. You are adjusting to living on your own in a different place, working on making friends and living a completely new life. Homesickness can really start to eat at you. Here are five ways I combatted homesickness. Hopefully, […]

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