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[quote=Anonymous]I've been to 2 parent orientation programs and will soon go to my 3rd (no helicoperting -- we have 3 kids).  Here are some helpful things I learned:

1) if your kid gets sick or injured, campus security will drive them to health services if needed (this from a panel of students titled something like "What I Wish my Parents Had Known When I Was a Freshman");

2) for engineering students, participating in those crazy-sounding team competitions (e.g., build a concrete canoe!) help a lot when it comes to looking for a summer job (from a panel for parents of engineering students);

3)  the chaplain for our religious denomination will buy lunch for any student who shows up at a local favorite hangout on Fridays (from the chaplaincy panel -- attendance at which also allowed me the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful buildings on campus).

And after learning these helpful things, I went to the new parents reception, where the white wine flowed quite liberally and there were many development officers present.  Meanwhile, DH went to Bed, Bath and Beyond to get a few things the kids needed.  I think I definitely got the better end of the deal!                [/quote]

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