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Hi! I’m Emily and I’m Sean

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And we’re students at Wilkes Community College and members of the SAGE program.

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SAGE stands for Supporting Academic Goals for Education.

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Today we’re going to help you, as family members,

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learn how you can support those goals

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and how you can help your college student succeed.

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And show you just a few things that Wilkes Community College has to offer for your college student.

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The U.S. Census has released data that proves it! Adults with college degrees have higher earnings than those with less education.

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Homework in college is way different than it is in high school.

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In fact, it is actually recommended that for every hour you spend in the classroom,

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you need to spend about three hours studying for class.

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So, if your college student has about a three hour class each week, that means he needs to spend about nine hours a week to study.

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So it’s really helpful if the family can understand how much quiet time he needs.

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Your student may spend a lot of time around the campus of Wilkes Community College

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because there are many services that are supplied for them such as computers, Wi-Fi, and printing services.

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Despite these services, your student still needs a lot of time to prepare and study for class.

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So, support your student by giving him plenty of quiet time to study.

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You can’t focus when you’re not well rested,

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so make sure your college student takes regular breaks to assure their academic success.

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This may be the first time your college student has had to balance work, school, child care, and social activities,

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but there are many things you can do to assist them,

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such as offer to do a chore, go grocery shopping, and even cook a meal or two.

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College students need encouragement, so it’s important to show an interest in what they’re learning.

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After all, communication is such an important key to interpersonal relationships, but especially those within the family.

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So, don’t forget to take an interest in what they’re learning and their college experience.

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And most of all, don’t forget to tell them you’re proud of them!

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Be patient! It’s important for your student to know that you’re interested and that you care!

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Many students are going through this experience for the very first time, and there is a learning curve. So, remember to be patient with yourself and others.

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Attending college isn’t just about getting a higher paying job.

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It’s about self-empowerment and becoming a better person.

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And ensuring a brighter future!

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