This article by Lucy Ewing and Evanne Montoya was adapted from the UniversityParent Guide to Supporting Your Student’s Freshman Year, available from Amazon.com.
One of the topics that may — and probably should — be discussed during winter break is your student’s housing for next year. Whether your student already has her roommates and apartment picked out or this is the first time she’s thought about it, considering these factors can help you have a productive conversation.