Should your son or daughter work while they are at university or college? For our family and for other families we know, it was not a question. It was simply the way it had to be. Was it a good idea? I believe it was. Yes, it meant sometimes it was tight for students getting their required university work done, as well as holding down a part time job. It meant sometimes they had to sacrifice other interests to fit everything in. That in itself is teaching them something about life. That everything doesn’t always come easy. It certainly didn’t … Continue reading →

It’s getting on to that time of year in Australia where university placements are soon going to be coming out. It’s a big thing as young people wait find out whether the university of their choice has accepted them for the course they want. It’s almost as stressful for the parents waiting with them. But before they get to that stage there are tertiary advisory days. Most universities and colleges have these advisory days, where they will find out more about the university. When they find out then it is time for the decision that needs to take place, like … Continue reading →

There has been some discussion in our Families.com forums about dorm rooms and college. It seems that sophomores may have a harder time with getting appropriate housing arrangements. Since some of you will be sending your children off to live in a college dorm this fall, I have decided to share information on the different types of housing that most colleges offer. Some universities require freshmen to live in a college dorm room. After the freshmen year, students may move into an apartment off campus or remain living in the dorm. I think that most universities have chosen this policy … Continue reading →