Here’s a checklist of some of the things students
should feel confident in handling before moving off to college.
Shop for and prepare a few simple, healthy
and budget-friendly meals (a useful skill
even if you have a dining plan).
Manage unstructured time wisely to stay on
top of classwork and projects, job, activities
and social life
Avoid food poisoning by storing food
properly (leftover pizza should be
reheated!)
Have the ability to parallel park
(a super handy skill to have on campus)
Know how to make a budget and stick to
it, balance a checking account, and save
money
Feel comfortable calling to make
appointments or to handle issues
(i.e. bank account, landlord, professor)
Know how to check tire pressure and add
air, change a flat and call for roadside
assistance
Know how to respond to police blue lights,
show license and registration if you get
pulled over
Separate laundry, treat simple stains, fold
and put away clothes, iron
Be aware of your surroundin