Your support is critical to your student's success and can be demonstrated in many ways.
- Encourage them to participate in Orientation Week and get involved in the various opportunities available on-campus - it's a great way for them to meet new people.
- Re-assure your student that you believe in and trust them.
- Listen to your student and only offer advice when asked.
- Encourage them to come up with their own solutions.
- Suggest that they explore the various student resources available to them on-campus.
- Be mindful of mid-term and exam periods and offer them more space.
- Send an encouraging message or a care package.
- Encourage them to look at the positives and to learn from their mistakes.