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College Move In

9 Things We Wish We'd Known Before We Sent Our Kid To College

The GypsyNesters | Posted 12.03.2012 | Fifty
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The GypsyNesters

With autumn upon us, many new empty nesters have sent a fledgling off to college for the first time. Here are some DOs and DON'Ts on how to get through that first semester without losing your mind.

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When All My Stuff Was Stolen -- A Story of Transformation

Isabelle Laurenzi | Posted 05.29.2012 | College
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Isabelle Laurenzi

Nothing had really changed. OK, my stuff was gone, but I was still ME. What else mattered? I love myself the way I am, and while I still like having beautiful things, I know that losing all my possessions gave me a greater awareness of the best possession I have -- myself.

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Note To Parents On College Move-In Day: Please Leave

nytimes.com | TRIP GABRIEL | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
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As the latest wave of superinvolved parents delivers its children to college, institutions are building into the day, normally one of high emotion, ac...

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