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Daughter shows no interest
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We're three weeks away from move in day and my daughter still shows no interest, curiosity or excitement about preparations. When asked, she claims she wants to go to college but her apathy suggests…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jamilah Clark Aug 18, 2011.

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Jamilah Clark replied to Val K.'s discussion 'Daughter shows no interest'
My son was the same way. He never opened the college mail or responded to their emails. When people asked if he was excited he said "no". He has been at school since Sunday and texted me yesterday that he is having a good time…
Aug 18, 2011
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Amanda Mesirow replied to Val K.'s discussion 'Daughter shows no interest'
I would definitely have your daughter contact the roommate...best way is e-mail or facebook.  Sometimes a facebook check, though, can lead to more anxiety ("She likes Nickelback? I hate that band!") So remind her first impressions…
Aug 13, 2011
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Sarah Jacobson replied to Val K.'s discussion 'Daughter shows no interest'
I called my roommate before we moved in together but it was kind of an awkward phone conversation. I would recommend that she check her out on facebook or email her. That is less pressure for sure! Also, its important that she knows her roommate…
Aug 12, 2011
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Val K. replied to Val K.'s discussion 'Daughter shows no interest'
Thank you all for your replies. Your replies are very reassuring and seem to indicate that maybe this is her way of coping. FYI today I called the Student Counseling Center at her school and spoke to one of the doctors. She said to make…
Aug 11, 2011
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Blair Russell replied to Val K.'s discussion 'Daughter shows no interest'
I went through many emotional phases leading up to and through the first year of school. I was really excited the entire year before, I was so excited that I did all of the preparing work and wouldn't allow my parents to help at all (they…
Aug 11, 2011
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Amanda Mesirow replied to Val K.'s discussion 'Daughter shows no interest'
As Sarah said, it is great you are a supportive parent.  It sounds like there is maybe some anxiety, rather than apathy, going on here.  Before I went to college, I was very anxious and not excited at all.  Now, I work in residence…
Aug 11, 2011
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Daughter shows no interest

We're three weeks away from move in day and my daughter still shows no interest, curiosity or excitement about preparations. When asked, she claims she wants to go to college but her apathy suggests otherwise. We have attended orientation (she went reluctantly) and she just returned from a three day camp for incoming freshmen where she was not a " happy camper".She's not interested in her class schedule, getting her dorm room ready, her books nor has she ever logged onto the school's website. I…See More
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Sarah Jacobson replied to Val K.'s discussion 'Daughter shows no interest'
i felt very apathetic about going off to school for the first time. I was late for getting my housing stuff, i never wanted to talk to my parents about it, it annoyed me to do things to prepare etc. that was how I dealt with the change. A lot of…
Aug 11, 2011
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Harlan Cohen replied to Val K.'s discussion 'Daughter shows no interest'
I just posted this on my Facebook and websites.  Hope to get you some feedback.  My take on this  -- if she's this uninterested and disengaged, I'd be concerned.  This doesn't seem normal.  I'd contact…
Aug 11, 2011
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Daughter shows no interest

We're three weeks away from move in day and my daughter still shows no interest, curiosity or excitement about preparations. When asked, she claims she wants to go to college but her apathy suggests otherwise. We have attended orientation (she went reluctantly) and she just returned from a three day camp for incoming freshmen where she was not a " happy camper".She's not interested in her class schedule, getting her dorm room ready, her books nor has she ever logged onto the school's website. I…See More
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