First-gen students, families, find camaraderie at Cornell | Cornell Chronicle
An all-expenses-paid pre-orientation program, First at Cornell, helps first-generation students and their families build belonging and ease the transition into Cornell.
Teenagers can develop emotional intelligence through daily practice, naming feelings, seeking support, and applying skills during transitions like senior year.
Families increasingly outfit dorm rooms luxuriously to reduce homesickness, prompting concerns about cost, inequality, and the role of separation in the college experience.
College Transition: Emptying the Nest to Flocking Together
Students transitioning to college may feel a sense of loss when leaving friends or romantic partners and may question who they are away from their families.