The Parent's
Guide
Table of Contents:
Welcome
l
A Brief History
l Money Matters
l Student Services
l Questions & Answers
Hints for Parenting a College Freshman
l Stress Periods for Students
l Off to a Good Start
Getting Off to a Good Start
>>Schreiner University Freshmen Seminar IDST 1101 class
About
the course………
All first semester freshmen are enrolled in this course. It is
specifically designed to increase your student's potential
success by enhancing knowledge of academic skills, life
management skills, and information pertinent to the Schreiner
University community.
The Freshmen Seminar class will help your student………
·
Learn life skills such as time management and stress management
· Increase self-awareness and clarify values, attitudes and
needs
· Improve communication and presentation skills
· Learn to set personal goals and create positive expectations
for themselves and their future
· Develop leadership talents and skills
· Increase students' involvement in all facets of university
life
· Learn about the sources of assistance and opportunities
available to Schreiner students
What kinds of things will students need at college?
Necessities
· Social Security and Health Insurance Cards
· Financial aid documents
· Dictionary
· Thesaurus
School Supplies
· Highlighters, pencils, pens
· Textbooks
· Binders
· Planner for assignments
If your student lives in a Residence Hall or
apartment
· Hangers
· Lots of underwear
· Alarm clock
· Stationery, envelopes, stamps and address book
· Blow dryer, curling iron, hot rollers, comb, hair spray
· Shampoo, conditioner, soap , shaving cream, razor blades,
cotton balls, nail clippers
· Contact lens solution and sterilizer, eyeglass prescription
· Laundry basket or duffel bag, detergent, fabric softener,
bleach, iron, roll or quarters
· First aid kit with aspirin, cold remedies, medications,
bandages, rubbing alcohol, thermometer
· Sewing kit with needles, thread, straight pins, safety pins,
buttons
· Linens: sheets (twin extra-long), comforter or quilt, towels,
blanket, pillow
· Desk lamp
· Extension cords
· Trash can
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