Advice for parents of university students

Going to university is an exciting and new adventure not just for students, but their families too. Parents frequently ask how they can support their adult child during their studies. Though every family is unique, we’ve observed some common themes that might help.

Encourage your child to:

• Get involved with a club–meeting new people and exploring interests is a part of the university experience
• Eat well, exercise and get enough sleep–healthy students are by far the most successful in their studies
• Ask for help with coursework–CMU-Q’s professors, teaching assistants, library and Academic Resource Center are available to help with any questions
• Ask for help if he or she is feeling overwhelmed–CMU-Q is a supportive environment, with health and wellness professionals available to guide overwhelmed students through stressful periods