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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get a checking account joint with your young adult. Makes moving funds fast and easy. 
The roommate thing is no big deal. Short of a psychopath they will either be great friends or acquaintances. And honestly both are fine. 
I did ask about grades. It’s her job to get good grades. Yes skip class. Yes f up get high and party. But also start learning the tipping points and balance needed to still be successful. That’s life. 
The advisors are there to help. Ask questions. Keep pushing your kid back to asking their questions to the right persons. How many study abroad? Which credits count? How much? Which classes should they take this semester? Next semester? 
If college is a plane flight away, pack clothes, then buy the bedding etc when you get there at target etc. 
If mental health is a priority look it up ahead of time, find in network resources, learn what is offered at student health services 
Encourage your kid to make a class plan for their time in undergrad. Mine did by second semester. It might change as interests change but they have a plan for graduating in 4 years with major and minor in areas of interest and a semester study abroad. They are future focused which at this age they should be. 
Ask about alcohol and drug use. It’s very real thing on campuses. Keep ‘em talking to you.
Care packages are happily received. [/quote]

Kids do not write checks.  Venmo is their currency.[/quote]

My kid has a debit card linked to our banking account. As do most of her friends. Easy to transfer money in and keep an eye on spending. [/quote]

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