OVERVIEW:

It's everything parents need to know, but never knew they needed to know about college life.

Bestselling Author, speaker, and syndicated advice columnist Harlan Cohen takes the very best from his new book, The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College, and brings it to life for parents of college students.


DESCRIPTION:

What was once normal and expected 10 years isn't normal today...

One example: 10 years ago a child attending college might call home once a week. Today, a new student can be found emailing mom in the morning, instant messaging dad in the afternoon, and calling home once free nights kick in. As a result, parents are now more involved in the college experience than ever before.

And that's where Harlan can help.

Twice a freshman himself, Harlan Cohen is a nationally syndicated advice columnist, speaker, and bestsellingauthor of two books on college life who can help parents of collegebound students get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Harlan shares what every parents needs to know about college life and helps provide them with a baseline of what's normal and to be expected for first year students.

An informed parent is a more comfortable parent; a more comfortable parent is one who can guide their freshman child through the unexpected twists and turn without having to grab the college reins and take control.

Information included is based on interviews with over 1000 students from over 100 college campuses, data from the Higher Education Research Institute, and resources unique to the community Harlan is visiting. Parents in attendance are also invited to ask questions, share stories, and make contact with other parents in attendance.


TOPICS ADDRESSED:

Parent Issues / Roommates / Relationships / Dating / Diversity / Making Friends / Making Grades / Sex / No Sex / Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Alcohol Use / Drug Use / Depression / Eating Disorders /Sexual Assault, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Issues / Homesickness / Health Services / Campus Safetey / Student Involvement / Taking Risks in College.


DESIGNED FOR:


New Student Events, Summer Orientation, Welcome Week, Sexual Health Awareness Programming, and Residence Life Programming.

Program length: 60-75 minutes
Category:
Stage Event or Keynote
Target Audience:
Parents, Professionals

 

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