Parent News

By Mari Corbin

If your college students are anything like mine, their first time hunting for off campus housing feels daunting. They aren’t even sure where to begin nor what to do. As a parent, the best thing we can do is give them guidance and be available for support, but let them do the heavy lifting. They will learn a great many life skills and lessons from the experience. Here are some key considerations for successful off campus house hunting.

By Debra Cleveland

Now it’s a great time to talk with your student about the upcoming academic year. Do they need an internship to complement coursework? Research experience? Tips for studying or staying healthy? The Division of Student Affairs understands that a student’s well-being in one area of life can influence outcomes in other spheres. In each issue of In the Know, you’ll learn about the division’s resources and programs that together serve students’ needs holistically and help them fully engage in their educational and developmental journeys.

By Ken Barnes

Summer is over and your student is either off to college for the first time or headed back after a well-deserved break. Of the many thoughts occupying parents’ minds, helping them prepare for life after college (what we at the Internship and Career Center (ICC) call “career development”) is probably high on the list. Here are some tips to help your student prepare for the upcoming year. 

By Robin Reshwan

Summer internships are excellent opportunities for college students to acquire valuable skills, collaborate with experienced professionals and expand their network. With summer winding down and students returning to campus, it is an ideal time for interns to take a few extra steps to capitalize on their work experience. Here are two impactful things your student should do at the end of an internship.

By Sylvia Pardini- Aggie Parent and Family Council Member

Going off to college makes for an exciting time in the life of the student, as they adjust to their new environment, roles, responsibilities and their first real taste of independence. It’s different than going off to summer camp.

For many students, this is their first time away from home for a longer period of time. As parents, we eagerly anticipate their first visit home, unless you live fairly close to campus, where weekend visits are possible.

Dear Aggie Families,

As President and President Elect of the Aggie Parent and Family Council (APFC) we are thrilled to welcome you to UC Davis!

Our Council is a group of parent/family volunteers working to improve the quality of the university experience for the entire UC Davis
community.

Join the Parent and Family Program at Move-In Weekend

Parent and Family Programs will host a booth at the UC Davis Bookstore. We will have a letter writing station where parents can write their student a personal note. Their message will be delivered to their student in the first week of school. Additionally, parents are invited to explore campus through our Authentic Aggie tours. 

Parent and Family Weekend and Homecoming Weekend, October 13