Where does your child with anxiety attend college?

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Anonymous wrote:Of the three "sister" schools mentioned above, I DO think MHC is the most supportive (i.e., students are less competitive, amongst themselves). They are still intense though.

What about Smith? My DD bought it was a little militant but would probably change her mind if it was lower stress.

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College Confidential has lots of posts comparing Smith, Wellesley & Mount Holyoke. Look under College Discussion.

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Anonymous wrote:DD has been treated for anxiety since 4th grade. She's now in 10th grade and just starting to think about colleges. She gets good grades (her lowest grades are A-) and excels in English and History. I'm curious to know which colleges/universities may be particularly good (or bad, for that matter) for students with anxiety. Thank you for any insights.

Maybe Hollins? It seems like a very gentle place.

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My child (not diagnosed with anxiety) had a good experience at Berry. The college seems to be set up to support students and help them succeed. I think it's academically solid, but it doesn't have the pressure cooker vibe. They talk a lot about education being for "head, heart, and hands". While many colleges probably express similar sentiments, Berry really seems devoted to the concept. They also have a strong emphasis on community service.

Although it has a fairly small enrollment, it has the world's largest contiguous campus. If your child likes nature, she can find plenty of it there.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/berry-college-1554

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Parents, why do you all think so many kids have anxiety? Start looking in the mirror!!

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You better watch Karma. She reads this post, Mr. Superiority.

I am sure your kids will have a tale to tell their therapist when they grow up!

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Anonymous wrote:My kid with social anxiety wanted the opposite--a big urban university with lots of diversity where she wouldn't feel as "exposed" as she did in a small suburban high school. She also wanted a place where she would feel like "one of the smart kids" instead of stressed out trying to keep up with the overachievers.

Would you share some schools she considered that met her criteria?

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Anonymous wrote:One of my girls has a fairly severe anxiety disorder with panic attacks. She did really well at a large school. She liked being able to blend in. She went to University of Florida and had such a great experience.

I started having panic attacks at UF. I felt completely lost in the crowd on campus and in my auditorium classes. I think this supports what other PPs said - depends on the kid and the anxiety. Go Gators!

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Have her look at colleges that are within a reasonable driving distance in case she needs you. I suggest looking at Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Dickinson, and Goucher.

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We loved Haverford...but it is hard to get into.

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Anonymous wrote:Parents, why do you all think so many kids have anxiety? Start looking in the mirror!!

Ok, I looked in the mirror. The mirror showed me the image of a mom of three - two of whom have no mental health/anxiety issues whatosever, and one whose been dealing with anxiety since she was little. What do I do now?!

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Anonymous wrote:I don't want to hijack the thread but it would seem like there also needs to be a plan (hopefully a college could help with this) to handle medical level anxiety after graduation and on the job.

Or how about we just let kids play, have fun, and just be kids. Even thru college. Stop micromanaging them, stop putting them in daily sports or other structured classes. Stop giving them tutors, test prep, and fighting the school for more things - making them think their idiots. Focusing on college. Who cares? Happiness and laid back fun should be what kids need to learn growing up. Ending the helicopter tiger parent generation will help so much more than medicating them all of their lives.

Can I get an AMEN!!!

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More like a lobotomy.

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Anonymous wrote:My child (not diagnosed with anxiety) had a good experience at Berry. The college seems to be set up to support students and help them succeed. I think it's academically solid, but it doesn't have the pressure cooker vibe. They talk a lot about education being for "head, heart, and hands". While many colleges probably express similar sentiments, Berry really seems devoted to the concept. They also have a strong emphasis on community service.

Although it has a fairly small enrollment, it has the world's largest contiguous campus. If your child likes nature, she can find plenty of it there.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/berry-college-1554

Thank you so much, PP. I just looked at their website - very impressed by how they ease the freshmen in with mentoring. My son is a junior and I'm bookmarking this!