UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

First Year Student Blog

2019-2020

Challenges in the College Transition
Challenges in the College Transition
 
Considering Changing Your Major
Considering Changing Your Major
 
Conversations To Have With Your Student
Conversations To Have With Your Student
 
Family to Family
Family to Family
 
Own Your Midterms This Semester
Own Your Midterms This Semester
 
Preparing for the Transition
Preparing for the Transition
 
Supporting Your Mental Wellness At Home
The start of 2020 has had its ups and downs and with classes being moved to online. As you’ve returned home early for the semester, it can seem like your schedule is being upended. For some, it can feel like an extended spring break, and for others, this can feel earth-shattering. However you may be feeling right now, we want you to be able to maintain a healthy and successful lifestyle while we all move through these strange times.
 
Supporting Your Student During Their First Finals Week
Supporting Your Student During Their First Finals Week
 
Supporting Your Student From a Distance (And Common Mistakes to Avoid)
Supporting Your Student From a Distance (And Common Mistakes to Avoid)
 
Talks Around the Table
Talks Around the Table
 
We're Still Here To Help
While you likely expected that supporting your student’s first year of college would provide its challenges and curveballs, no one ever anticipated that a global pandemic causing classes and home life to be upended would occur.