The pilgrimage of trucks and SUV's loaded to the roof with must-have survival gear for the freshman year of college has ended and the freshman class of 2012 at US colleges is safely tucked into dorms and apartments. This is a journey of mixed emotions for students and parents. There is the excitement of the achievement of a major life milestone mixed with fear of the unknown and the first lengthy separation of parent and child.

 

Today's parents can keep in touch with their new college freshmen by cell phone and email.