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给第一代家人和朋友的建议
As a parent, family member or a friend of a first-generation college student, you may find it challenging to relate to the college experience and connect with your student.
The following tips can help you in supporting your loved one as they move through college.
- 了解NWACC！ Learn more about the college's reputable history, culture, programs and resouces by browsing nwacc.edu
- 提醒你的学生他们属于NWACC。 Hard work is what got them into college
and they deserve this opportunity. 米aking adjustments to college is normal and they will become more comfortable over
time.
- Help your student focus on their education and reaching their academic goals by assisting
them in 尽量减少或消除不必要的干扰。
- Being in a new place and environment while figuring out higher education processes and requirements can be overwhelming. Be sure to support your student through their stress with encouraging words.
- College classes can be a struggle, so feel free to encourage your student to use various
学术资源 that NWACC provides, such as tutoring, library services, math and writing centers,
and more.
- 记住要有耐心。 This is a learning and transitioning process for your student and yourself.