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Suggestions for winter break

Winter break is here!

Winter break is here!
If your student has come home for winter break, you’re likely excited to spend some quality time with them and maybe have them join in on some holiday traditions.

This is also a great opportunity to help your student think ahead. They have been focused on exams and grades for the last month and haven’t had much of a chance to plan. Now that they’re face-to-face and not just a voice on the phone, it’s the perfect time to have real conversations about their college experience so far.

Here are a few things to consider to make this winter break fun and productive:

Scholarships

Did you know that New Student & Family Programs offers a scholarship for continuing students? To apply, students must submit the CU Boulder Scholarship Application no later than Feb. 15. Many other scholarships are available and winter break is a great time for students to work on the application! Learn more about CU Boulder scholarships

 

Tax Forms

Tax season always has a way of sneaking up. So, it might be helpful to encourage your student to start getting ahead! In preparation, their 1098-T form will be available by Jan. 31. Your student can access the form by logging into their MyCUInfo account. Forms will not be mailed. Learn more 

 

 

Start a Conversation

Not quite sure which questions to ask your student about their college experience this semester? Like and follow us on Facebook throughout winter break for some conversation starters! This could encourage your student to open up and think about how to make the spring semester even stronger. Like us on Facebook 

 

Journey Leaders

Does your student have a passion for CU Boulder that they can pass on to incoming students? New Student & Family Programs is looking for students to serve as Journey Leaders for 2017. Encourage your student to apply! The deadline for applications to be submitted is Sunday, Jan. 22. Learn more 

 

 

Having your college student home
It’s ok to admit that having your student home is a bit of an adjustment. You may have established a new routine and are now used to having a quieter home. Late night binge-watching or nights out with friends followed by mornings — or afternoons — of sleeping in might not fit into your new lifestyle so smoothly.

It’s not impossible, though! And with a little communication and yes, rules, you and your student can both survive winter break.

Learn how!