When did my son go back to college?

When did my son go back to college?

When he last lived with us, it was with all his high school–era restrictions. But now that he’s been on his own for a year, he expects to come home and be as independent as he was at college. I’ve been down this road before with his three older brothers, but this time it’s different: When Ari left, the nest was emptied.

What should I do when my son comes home from college?

Nothing was too small to consider. Case in point: Taking the last cold Diet Dr. Pepper from the fridge without restocking the supply (something my darling son did his first night home). This may seem trivial to 99.99 percent of humanity, but to me, I’m slightly embarrassed to admit, it’s huge.

What happens when you come home from college?

For others, though, coming home can be something very different — and often much less exciting. When it comes to parenting college students, any time when they come home can be an emotional one, particularly when expectations collide.

Why are some college students staying on campus for the holidays?

Some students are choosing not to risk it and have decided to stay on campus for the holidays, says Amira Roess, an epidemiologist at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. “There are students who are choosing to stay in the dorms because they have family members who are high risk,” she says.

Can a college student bring home covid-19?

College campuses have emerged as hotbeds of infection in some parts of the country, accounting for more than 252,000 infections and at least 80 deaths. While students are at relatively low risk for complications related to Covid-19, the worry is that an asymptomatic student could unknowingly bring the virus home to vulnerable family members.

Where does a college student go to home?

Home is just a 20-minute drive from campus, in the suburbs of St. Paul. “That’s why I went to school in my home state,” she says. “I love my family. I love spending time with them.” In normal years, she would go home often for a meal or a visit. This year she’s forgone the weekend trips home — afraid she might get her parents sick.

Can a college student come home with a virus?

Testing isn’t a guarantee that a student isn’t infected, since the tests are not always accurate, but a negative result makes it less likely. It’s also possible that a student who tests negative before leaving campus could pick up the virus on the way home. Despite those concerns, Dr. Fauci advises students to get tested before returning home.