Chico State Parent Newsletter (July 2009)

The Chico State e-Newsletter for Parents of First-Year Students Volume 8, Issue 1 July 2009

Stay up-to-date with Chico State Parent activities: http://www.csuchico.edu/alumni/parents/

Welcome Chico State Parents!

Welcome to the first issue of our 2009-2010 Parent Electronic Newsletter. We will send out four to five issues of this newsletter over the course of the academic year: July, August, September, Pre-Winter Break, and Pre-Spring Break. This newsletter will provide information on upcoming campus events, important dates, and important information from our Student Affairs and Academic divisions. Please feel free to let us know if there is a specific topic or information you would like to see addressed in this newsletter.

You may find that most of your questions are answered by either the University Catalog, or in our Online Parent Guide. The Online Parent Guide includes specific information for parents from many of our departments on campus:

Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any other questions or concerns by calling 530-898-6472. We look forward to getting to know you during the next four years. Chico is a wonderful place that we cannot wait to share with you.

Summer Send-Off Events

Summer Send-Off 2008; TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa

We want to celebrate your son or daughter's decision to attend Chico State! We will be hosting nine Summer Send-Off events between August 3 and August 13. Send-Off's are informal events that bring together new students, their parents, and Chico State alumni for some fun interaction. New students can meet some of the other students who will be heading to Chico from the area, parents can get some of their last-minute questions answered, and Chico State alumni get to share their stories with the newest members of the Chico State family.

To RSVP, please call 530-898-6472, or e-mail parent-at-csuchico-dot-edu. Please let us know which event location you will attend and please let us know the number of people in your party.

Date	City	Location
Monday, August 3	Sacramento	5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Discovery Park Sacramento, CA 95814 RSVP - Please add "Sacramento" to the subject line
Tuesday, August 4	Los Angeles Area	5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Lacy Park 1485 Virginia Road San Marino, CA 91108 RSVP - Please add "San Marino " to the subject line
Wednesday, August 5	Costa Mesa	5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Orange Coast College Administration Building, Room 108 2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA 92626 RSVP - Please add "Costa Mesa " to the subject line
Thursday, August 6	San Diego Area	5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Woodstock's Pizza 6145 El Cajon Boulevard San Diego, CA 92115 RSVP - Please add "San Diego " to the subject line
Monday, August 10	Mill Valley	5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Private Home 30 Catalpa Avenue Mill Valley, CA 94941 RSVP - Please add "Mill Valley " to the subject line
Tuesday, August 11	San Jose Area	6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Walters & Wolf 41450 Boscell Road Fremont, CA 94538 RSVP - Please add "Fremont" to the subject line
Wednesday, August 12	Redding	5:00 to 7:00 p.m. McConnell Foundation 800 Shasta View Drive Redding, CA 96003 RSVP - Please add "Redding" to the subject line
Wednesday, August 12	San Francisco Peninsula	6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Barrett Community Center, Room D 1835 Belburn Drive Belmont, CA 94002 RSVP - Please add "Belmont" to the subject line
Thursday, August 13	Danville	5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Oak Hill Park 3005 Stone Valley Road Alamo/Danville (must be on the border - Map quest puts it in Alamo), CA 94507 RSVP - Please add "Danville" to the subject line

We Need Your Help! Join the Parent Advisory Council

The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a new organization on the Chico State campus created for the purpose of creating a liaison between the University and parents. The function of the PAC is to help the University identify unmet parent needs, conduct a regular review of parent events to evaluate continued need for and involvement in events, and to assist with the raising of PAC funds. The PAC is composed of up to 40 parents of current and past Chico State students.

The PAC meets two times per year (in October in conjunction with Family Weekend, and in early spring). Advisory Council members are also asked to assist with a minimum of two events per academic year. These events may include Admissions Receptions, Summer Send-Off events, Wildcat Welcome Week, and Family Weekend. We are looking for parents who are interested in being active and involved with the University. As a member of the PAC, you serve not only your student, but all students of the University. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about what is happening at Chico State, this organization is for you. Please contact Polly Crabtree, Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, 530-898-6472, or by e-mail at parent-at-csuchico-dot-edu, to find out how you can become part of this very worthwhile organization.

Important Parent Advisory Council Information:

Parent Advisory Council Job Description
Parent Advisory Council Bylaws
Parent Advisory Council Application

Wildcat Welcome Week—Parent Program

Parents' Farewell Breakfast 2008

Together we will celebrate your student's arrival at Chico State and the Chico community. Friday, August 21, 2009 is your time to meet and mingle with the university president, vice president, college deans, academic advisors, financial aid counselors, housing representatives, career counselors, student leaders, and other new parents. Attend parent workshops and join your student for a BBQ Lunch and Information Fair on the Kendall Lawn. On Saturday, August 22, 2009 Alumni and Parent Relations invite you to join us for a continental breakfast to get any unanswered questions addressed and wish your student well before their new college career officially begins. For a complete schedule of events click this link http://em.csuchico.edu/aap/WildcatWelcome/.

Multicultural Welcome Receptions

Join us for one of our Multicultural Welcome Receptions

Multicultural welcome receptions allow students to network, build alliances, and make friends. All students are welcome to attend:

Pride Welcome Reception	September 2 at 5:00 p.m. BMU 210
Native American Welcome Reception	September 3 at 5:00 p.m. Selvester's Cafe by the Creek
Asian Welcome Reception	September 4 at 3:30 p.m. Selvester's Cafe by the Creek
Black Welcome Reception	September 8 at 5:00 p.m. Cross-Cultural Leadership Center
Veterans Welcome Reception	September 9 at 3:30 p.m. BMU 210
Bienvenida Reception	September 15 at 3:30 p.m. Kendall Hall Lawn

Family Weekend - October 8-11, 2009

Chico State Parents

Chico State will hold Family Weekend October 8-11, 2009. This event will celebrate the role families play in the lives of our students. Parents of new and returning students can benefit from parent workshops; everyone can enjoy soccer and volleyball on campus over the weekend; and without a doubt, the Family Picnic and Barbecue on Saturday afternoon is a definite weekend highlight. The weekend calendar of events is available at http://www.csuchico.edu/alumni/parents/family_weekend_calendar.php. The barbecue order form is available at http://www.csuchico.edu/alumni/_pdf/family_weekend_bbq.pdf.

We hope you can join us, and we know your student will be happy to see you, too!

From Your House to Our House

Before you know it your student will be off to Chico State. An exciting time for your student and often an anxious time for you as a parent. The University Housing staff endeavor to help make this a smooth transition. Here is some information we hope will answer many of your questions and reduce some of your concerns:

University Housing has established a pre-assigned move-in day program for all new students between Monday, August 17 and Thursday, August 20. Pre-assigning move-in days for each student substantially reduces the competition for limited parking around campus residence halls and markedly increases the attention each student and their family receives when arriving on campus to begin the fall semester. Move-in dates have been established based upon the building and floor assigned. Your student's specific move-in date has been provided to them on our application status link from the UHFS home page (www.csuchico.edu/housing ).

"Check in" each day begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues throughout the day until 5:00 p.m. We would suggest you planning on arriving during the morning hours, since it is typically cooler. On your move-in date we will have a 2:00 p.m. Parent Orientation Session for all residence hall and University Village residents. At that same time, your student's Resident Advisor will have a floor or wing meeting where all the residents living together will get a chance to meet each other and begin the process of getting acquainted.

Additionally, early next week the "Welcome Home" packet will be delivered to your home which also has your student's move-in date and vitally important information on the move-in process—things like where to park, what to bring (and what to leave behind), and a CD chock-full of useful and important information about the University's expectations of students, the Chico State residence hall experience, rules, regulations, and safety/security information. There are profile videos of each UHFS residential community and links to helpful publications and resources—the CD is a "must see" for both students and parents. Very soon all parents will be receiving a series of letters from the vice president for Student Affairs, director of University Housing & Food Services, and the directors of Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, and Disability Support Services. These letters will help you better understand the University's expectations of all students and the programs and services offered on campus.

Our Web site ( www.csuchico.edu/housing/ ) contains useful information under both the Future Residents tab and Parents tab. We want to have an open communication with you during this exciting freshman year. Besides the information you will periodically receive from the Alumni & Parent Relations Office, University Housing will be periodically sending electronically our parent's newsletter Our House .

All of us at University Housing are convinced that the second most important decision students make after finalizing their college choice is where they are going to reside. Chico State students do have choices, but we believe none is better than living on campus. Indeed, you will soon discover that the campus residential experience is the other half of your student's university education.

University Housing & Food Service
housing@csuchico.edu
530-898-6325
800-730-4243

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE: HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

Financial Aid and Scholarship Office
Student Services Center 250
Phone: 530-898-6451
Fax: 530-898-6883
E-mail: finaid@csuchico.edu
Web site: www.csuchico.edu/fa

How will CSU fee increases affect students' financial aid?
Due to an unprecedented drop in state support and a $584 million budget deficit, in a special session on July 21, the California State University Board of Trustees increased student fees for the 2009-10 academic year as part of an overall budget action plan.

Effective in fall 2009, full-time fees will increase by $672 for undergraduate students. This increase is in addition to the $306 fee increase (full-time undergraduates) adopted in May, resulting in a total State University Fee of $4,026 per year. All Chico students also pay $1310 annually for in Campus Fees that include the Student Union, student activities, and the new Wildcat Recreation Center.

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office is helping students meet this new increase in several ways.

• Federal aid is not affected by the state increase. All federal programs are determined by the Expected Family Contribution and enrollment, and will continue unchanged. See our Web site for Understanding Your Award .

• Our office has amended the Cost of Attendance for the additional increase. The new totals will be available early in August on our Web site .

• Although threatened, 2009-10 Cal Grants were included in the recently passed budget compromise. Cal Grants will cover all but $336 per semester of the State University Fee. Some students who do not receive Cal Grant may qualify for State University Grant to help meet fees.

• Students may qualify for additional resources, such as an additional $2,000 in unsubsidized Stafford loan. CSU, Chico also administers Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) and assists students with alternative loans. For loan information and how to apply, see Types of Loans .

• Short-term Loans ($500) are available to all enrolled students and do not require a financial aid file.

Important Dates

Thursday, July 30, 2009 Students must pay fees or pay the difference between anticipated financial aid and registration fees. Anticipated aid defers charges until the first disbursement, after which disbursements occur weekly as files are completed.

Thursday, August 20, 2009 First disbursement to students (see below).

Monday, August 24, 2009 First day of Fall 2009 semester

Friday, September 18, 2009 University Census , when financial aid awards may be adjusted for enrollment

December 15, 2009 Last day to submit online application for CSU, Chico Scholarship for 2010-11.

Our Most Frequently Asked Question: When and how do students actually get their financial aid?

Financial Aid and scholarship disbursements start five days before the beginning of each semester. Students will receive funds on the first disbursement day of each semester only if :

• All requested documents have been signed and returned promptly

• There are no items remaining on their To Do List

• They are enrolled at least half-time. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time (12 units per semester for undergraduates)

• Any loans have been certified (and, if borrowing for the first time, Master Promissory Note and Loan Entrance Counseling have been completed)

• There are funds left over after registration and other costs are paid. Registration fees, housing charges, and other financial obligations students owe to the University are deducted from their award, and any remaining aid is disbursed. Parent applications for PLUS loans may designate either the parent or the student checking account for remaining funds.

Awards are subject to change. Your student's financial aid is estimated using their initial FAFSA information, and their offer is based on full-time enrollment. Students will receive updated award notifications by e-mail to their Wildcat e-mail address if there are changes to their awards.

Financial aid awards may be adjusted for a number of reasons, including corrections to the FAFSA, changes in enrollment or residency status, and over-awards. Student athletes receiving the athletic grant-in-aid are also subject to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations governing the individual limit of countable aid, which includes both institutional and outside aid.

A Brief Guide to Scholarships

CSU, Chico Scholarships: University scholarship recipients receive their payment according to the specific guidelines of the scholarships. Some scholarships are fall-only, while other scholarships are divided evenly between fall and spring payments. Students receive a letter from the campus scholarship committee that made the selection, and an e-mail from the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office that explains the procedures for acceptance and payment. After the start of the academic year, scholarship funds are typically disbursed within three weeks after the scholarship has been accepted and all eligibility requirements have been met.

External (Private) Scholarships: After the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office receives a student's external scholarship check(s), the office enters it into the student's financial aid award, and the student receives an e-mail informing them of a change in their award. The scholarship is then considered anticipated aid. If the amount of the external scholarship is not enough to pay fees, the student must pay the difference before the fee payment deadline. After all charges are paid, any money remaining will be disbursed as above. The turnaround time for complete processing of external scholarships is two to three weeks.

Can parents talk to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office about their student's financial aid?

Federal law protects the privacy of student education records. For students 18 or older, the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office must have written permission from the student to release information about their financial aid file. While we encourage parents to be knowledgeable about the financial aid and scholarship process and supportive of their students, we expect students themselves to handle the details of filing and following through on their aid as part of their overall education. Financial Aid and Scholarship advisors are available throughout the year to assist students with their questions and concerns.

When parents feel contact is necessary, we have a downloadable form - Authorization to Release Information - available on our Web site. When submitted by a student, the form allows our staff to speak directly to a parent about their student's financial aid and assures compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

We encourage parents and students to discuss such topics as living within a budget, use of credit, self-protection against identity theft, and loan terminology and repayment of loans. See the following resources available on our Web site:

• Loan Term and Financial Management Information

• Money Matters

Congratulations on bringing your student this far. Best wishes for a successful year ahead.

Introducing Simple and Affordable Car-Sharing for Chico State Students

Worried about sending your student to school with a car? Worry no more. Chico State has partnered with the award-winning car-sharing company Zipcar to provide students a reliable mode of transportation when they need one. Offered 24/7 at both hourly and daily rates, Zipcars are available to rent on campus and at a discounted price to all CSU, Chico students. The fuel-efficient rentals include insurance and gas and can be easily reserved online once the student creates a Zipcar account.

Founded in 1999 in Cambridge , Massachusetts , Zipcar is the world's largest car-sharing network with over 6000 vehicles shared between 275,000 people worldwide. Evident to their leadership in sustainable practices both on and off campus, CSU, Chico is the first California State University to offer Zipcar to the campus community as well as the Chico community at large.

Chico State 's partnership with Zipcar will revolutionize the way students' travel in and out of town. Whether traveling for a doctor's appointment, a job interview or a weekend camping trip, Zipcar provides safe and efficient transportation for students in need without the worries of monthly insurance payments, registration and parking fees or scheduled tune-ups. After a quick calculation of the costs associated with owning a car while living near campus, most parents find Zipcar to be a much cheaper alternative.

For questions or information visit zipcar.com or call Halli Bovia at: 530-898-3332.

Chico State Student Rewards Program for Attending Wildcat Athletic Events

Wildcat Athletics Logo Chico State students can win cash and prizes all year long simply by attending Wildcat athletic events! The Chico State Student Rewards Program will be giving away $25 Visa gift cards at 64 home events this upcoming season, and students who attend can qualify for free meals at A.S. Dining, Madison Bear Garden, Round Table Pizza, Woodstock Pizza and other local eateries. There will also be grand prizes of iPod's and a MacBook from the A.S. Bookstore given away, so make sure you mark your calendar and attend as many Wildcat games as you can! Fall/Winter Schedule for Student Rewards

Student Health Service

The Student Health Center is an out-patient clinic staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants which provides medical care to students enrolled in the University in accordance with policies set by the Board of Trustees of the California State University. Services include treatment of acute conditions, injuries, and illnesses. For detailed service information, please go to www.csuchico.edu/shs.

Hours: Monday through Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Student Health Center is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Services include acute care clinic (walk-in), medical appointments, men's and women's health, dermatology, orthopedic consultations, referrals to health specialists, laboratory testing, pharmacy, and x-ray.

Family Transitions: Frequently Asked Questions About Sending Your Child Off to College

By Dr. Lisa Quinn
Counseling and Wellness Center
Student Services Center 430
530-898-6345
www.csuchico.edu/counseling

It's hard to let go of my child. This is the first time she's been so far away from home. Any advice about coping?

It might make it easier to cope if you remember that parenting your child over the years has been a series of "letting go" experiences—kindergarten, sleepovers, first date, driving. Through each experience, you have empowered your child to develop self confidence and to take risks to find out who she is and what she can do. This is just the next in a series of steps for you as the parent. Over these years you have helped your child with decision making, with conflict and finance management, with taking care of her personal needs. These are all the skills your child will be using as she goes out on her own. This is a necessary next step for both you and your child. This is not to say, of course, that this will always be easy. Some parents find it helpful to set up an informal support network with other parents who are going through a similar process. Other parents cope by arranging a schedule with their child about phone calls and e-mails, visits to campus, the child's visits home, etc.

My son and I have had more tension in recent months. I realize that he's probably nervous about moving away from home, but he's been so touchy lately. What's happening with that?

Change is always stressful, even change which is seen as a positive step. The stress comes from leaving the familiar behind and taking a risk on the unfamiliar. You are both feeling the stress of the change—you may be more conscious of your feelings and the reasons for them, or at least more able to express your feelings in words. Your child may be reluctant to look at these feelings out of a sense that he needs to be strong and pull away from the family at this time. You can do your son a great favor by sitting down with him and articulating your own mixed feelings about the upcoming move. In this way you can normalize all his feelings while also modeling for him that you can pull emotional strength from your vulnerabilities.

What about homesickness?

Students experience homesickness to varying degrees. It is typically the worst in those students who have spent little time away from family and friends. These students will want to cling to the familiar out of fear of the unknown. There are various things parents can do to help their students through this painful transition. First, encourage your child to give the campus environment and community a chance. You can do this by encouraging your child's participation in activities on campus that have been designed to help your child "get connected." By exploring the new environment and community, she will become more familiar and more settled here in Chico. Second, you can reassure your child that her family will always be there for support and for respite from school. Third, you can reassure her that she does not have to worry about the family at home, that you will get support for yourselves as needed. Instead, your child's job is to focus on her new life at school, both academically and socially. Finally, you might consider sending "care packages" from home with news from hometown newspapers, stamps and envelopes, younger siblings' artwork, cookies, etc.

I know my son is a legal adult now, but I feel that he still needs some guidance. How do I provide that guidance while giving him the space he needs to grow?

Your role as a parent changes at this stage to more of a consultant. Your child needs you to listen to his feelings without rushing in to "fix" the problem. Often when parents try to fix the problem, the child walks away feeling incapable and incompetent. Instead, by listening to feelings and helping him sort out his options and the consequences of those choices, you are empowering him to be an adult independent of you. Your child needs you to let him know that you believe in him and that you will do your best to stand behind the decisions he makes. He also needs to be reminded that we all must make choices for ourselves without any guarantee of the outcome. You might share examples from your own life, how your actions that initially appeared to be "mistakes" often became opportunities.

What can I anticipate during the first months my daughter is away at college?

You can expect a variety of feelings from her—joy and relief and confidence at times, sadness and self doubts at other times. Your child will be defining for herself who she is separate from you, from the family, from her old friends. This challenge can be both exciting and a little terrifying. She may deal with the loss by withdrawing emotionally from you during this time, not calling or writing for some time. Or she might call quite often during the first few weeks for reassurance. These reactions are just that—reactions to an unfamiliar situation—and will stabilize as the weeks go by. It's not unusual for students' grades to be somewhat lower during this first semester as a result of all these stressors. Typically, by the spring semester, students feel more confident and more able to manage stress.

I've heard college students talk about how stressful college life is, but my son won't need to work much. He'll be living in the residence halls where somebody else cooks and maintains the building. Just how stressful can it be?

While it is true that living in the residence hall does minimize cooking and cleaning responsibilities, life there will hardly be stress free. A common stressor will be getting along with a roommate and hall mates. Your son's personality and habits may not complement those of his roommate completely. While residence hall staff is on hand to help roommates manage their conflicts as necessary, the burden of the relationship will be on the two roommates. Further stressors come from the new freedoms your child will be experiencing. Nobody will be there to make him attend classes, to make him study or complete homework, to make sure he gets enough sleep at night or takes care of health needs. He will be the one who must decide on a major, choose classes, and negotiate the development of new friendships and romantic relationships. He will be the one who is testing self esteem and identity through the choices he makes. There is significant emotional stress associated with making these choices, particularly if they are being made for the first time.

Conclusion

This can be a challenging transition for both you and your adult child. In most cases, family members and the adult child make it through this period with no serious difficulties. And, of course, seeing their child grow into an adult is a satisfying experience for most parents. But, along the way, if you feel that your child could benefit from talking to a counselor, please have her or him come in to see us at the Counseling and Wellness Center. We offer individual and couples counseling, group counseling, crisis management, and referral services.

Freshman Leadership Opportunity

Marcus Hollan, AS FLO Program Coordinator One year ago, I stepped foot onto a campus of 17,000 students and asked myself, "How will I fit in? How will I learn the college ways?" While going through freshman orientation I saw a table that advertised leadership and involvement. I decided to sign up in hopes of continuing my past interest of student government back in high school. The program was Freshman Leadership Opportunity (FLO). Little did I know then, by my involvement in this program—I would be learning more about myself, my university, and the opportunities that awaited me. For me, FLO is a place where students have a chance to learn more about themselves and the school they will be attending. FLO is a program designed to help with the transition between high school and college leadership and student government. While being in the program, I was able to experience the different programs within Associated Students, create and plan out community service projects, and network with fellow peers and government affairs officers. Because of this year long experience, I feel closer to the campus and know more about what goes on behind the scenes. I now know more about myself, how to network with my colleagues, and what it takes to have a success college career. FLO enhanced my first-year college experience with opportunities beyond the classroom.

If you and your student are interested in the FLO experience, please contact FLO for more information at: asflo@csuchico.edu .

Best of luck to you and your student with the first year of college, and welcome to Chico State!

Sincerely,

Marcus Hollan
Program Coordinator | AS FLO
530-898-5701

10 Ways to Prepare to be a Green Parent—And Help Prepare Your Student for Chico's Sustainable Style!

• Shop locally. Collier's Hardware on 1st Street downtown is within walking distance to campus, and has many of the supplies for residence hall room upgrades and additions!

• Avoid buying plastic bottled water for your student when you visit. Our campus offers many free and convenient filtered water stations, so think about getting them a Klean Kanteen or other reusable water bottle as a one-time investment. They could also use a Brita pitcher in their room for much cheaper than buying flats of bottled water regularly.

• When it's time to get textbooks at the AS Bookstore, buy used books first and only purchase new copies if that is all that's available. It will help reuse materials and you will save money.

• When you're out shopping, say no to plastic bags . Bring along a reusable tote bag, like a ChicoBag, and help to reduce waste. Make sure your student has a reusable bag or two for their shopping as well.

• Invest in a reusable mug for coffee or tea for your student. They can bring it with them to dining halls or cafes and never need to get disposable paper cups. Using your own mug at campus coffee shops gets you a discount too.

• Leave the car and bring their bike! Chico has been voted one of the most bike-friendly towns in the United States. Almost any place students need to go is within 15 minutes biking. Also, all students can ride the local bus (the "B-Line") for free with their student ID.

• Buy notebooks, paper, and flashcards that are made from recycled content paper. The AS Bookstore offers a wide array of sustainable school supplies at affordable prices.

• Get a power strip for all your students' electronics—their computer, printer, TV, cell phone charger, and iPod charger all suck energy even when they're not in use! Flipping the switch on the power strip when not in use will kill the "phantom loads" of wasted energy.

• Buy in bulk, and avoid overly packaged products. Rather than buying individually packaged "snack packs" of nuts, chips, cookies, and other food items, try to buy in bulk with less packaging. Bulk is generally cheaper since the company makes you pay for the packaging. Your student can use Tupperware to carry small amounts or keep it fresh.

• When your student is moving and leaving home, donate the items they don't need to keep anymore. Their old clothes, games, bedding, and other goods can be a new item to someone else, and is one less thing in the landfill.

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