Students aren't the only ones to experience change when they start college. When a family member begins college, the entire family undergoes significant change. As the spouse or partner of a new college student, you will likely have to assume many of the family and household responsibilities normally carried out by your student partner, at least for a brief time. Household management may need to be adjusted to accommodate your student's new academic and social obligations. We hope the next six sections will ease some of your fears about these transitions.
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Updated October 2006 by the College Advancement Department.