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UP Parent Newsletter: August 2019
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| Hello Pilot parents!
As your student prepares to head to The Bluff for the fall semester, we hope this issue of the parent newsletter is a helpful resource for you. Whether you're heading to Orientation or one of our Family Weekends, we hope to see you on campus soon. Thank you for your partnership, and go Pilots!
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| Sincerely,
Katie Seccombe
Associate Director, Parent Engagement
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| From researching at NASA to building coding models at Cambia Health Solutions, many UP students gained experience this summer outside the classroom through internships. Read about how they’ve explored their interests, learned new skills, and contributed to their professional teams this summer!
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| This incoming class is made up of over 1000 students coming from 36 different states, 550 different high schools across the US, and at least 5 different countries. Students will be studying over 32 unique majors and over 20% of the incoming class are first generation college students. Admissions will start to review next year's applications on September 1, 2019. If you know a high-school senior interested in attending UP, encourage them to apply today!
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| Career Planning and Life Design
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| For many of our students, it might be difficult to know when–or even how–to start navigating the big questions surrounding their majors, careers, and life after UP. Chelsea Chase, Career Counselor in the UP Career Center, will be teaching a class in the College of Arts and Sciences this fall that offers the tools and community for students to explore ideas and develop a creative, proactive approach to career and life planning. Learn more and encourage your student to check it out!
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| During the transition to college, we encourage parents to schedule regular FaceTime/Skype calls to actually “see” and stay in communication with their student. How can parents keep the conversation going to make sure all is well? Brother Thomas Giumenta, C.S.C., Learning Assistance Counselor in the Shepard Academic Resource Center, shares some tips on how to understand the new world in which your student lives and how to communicate about the university culture.
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| Studies Abroad Applications
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| Is your student interested in studying abroad? Most UP students who study abroad do so during their second year at UP, which means applications are accepted during their first school year. Click here to learn the essential information that you and your student need to know, including important dates and deadlines. Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 program applications are due October 15.
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| Focusing on Mental Health while Abroad
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| Studying abroad can be one of the most exciting times in a student’s college career. However, it also poses unique challenges, especially because mental health can take a back seat during the excitement when students are far away from their support system. Kylie Koney ’20 shares her experience studying abroad in Salzburg and how a group of students led efforts to raise awareness of mental health while abroad. Read more here!
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| Embracing Changes in Relationships
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| “I will always see him as my dad and I know he will always see me as his daughter, but there are new elements to our relationship that have only made it better. For families that are entering this new chapter, I encourage you to embrace the changes in your relationships.” Read more about one student’s transition to college and how her relationship with her dad evolved.
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| Helping your Student Prepare for an On-Campus Job
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| Is your student interested in working on campus this academic year? Elle Fournier, Student Employment Coordinator in Human Resources, shares how you can support your student in preparing for an on-campus job and what paperwork they will need. Read her tips here!
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| Important Dates and Deadlines
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| Need to know upcoming financial, academic, and residence life deadlines for students? Click here.
Curious about upcoming fun and educational events available to your student? Learn more here.
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| Each new semester holds exciting opportunities for students to get involved, but various commitments can be a lot to juggle. CollegiateParent offers some practical tips for how you can support your student in tackling the time management challenge.
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