This website provides you with valuable information and resources to help you talk to your student(s) about alcohol as they prepare to come to UNO, including:
- Facts about the drinking culture at UNO
- Suggestions for successful communication about alcohol use
- Ways to improve your relationships with your students
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Research has found that parents and families can have a powerful influence on their students' successful transition to college life. All it takes is communication. Talk to your student before they come to UNO, and keep talking to them while they're here. |
As parents, you have already done a great job helping your student make better choices. However, your responsibility doesn't stop just because they're heading to school.
Studies have shown that college students give parents a great deal of credit for guiding them towards less drinking or refraining from drinking. Your input matters — and helps keep UNO a leader in students’ responsible use of alcohol.
Challenges and New Experiences
When young adults begin their college experience at UNO, they'll be facing a number of life changes and new experiences from:
- Managing finances
- Attending class
- Balancing academics with social activities
- Including whether or not to drink alcohol
You can help them during this transition by communicating your expectations and encouraging them to think through the outcomes of different choices.
Parents and guardians can also have an impact on the misperceptions of college life, including alcohol use, while providing information about resources available to their student on campus.