<p>Do parents need to come to orientation? I know I can stay on campus the whole time and I like in AK so it’s really hard to travel and pretty expensive. I know there’s a parents program but is it important for them to be there?</p>
<p>There is a parents program but it isn't at all necessary or mandatory. I went alone to orientation, had a great time, and learned alot of things that I needed to know. Many of my friends brought their parents, didn't see them for 2 days, and said that their parents certainly could have stayed home. I would recommend going alone.</p>
<p>I used to work with Parents Orientation, and I can honestly say it is not necessary. My parents went and really enjoyed it, but they are the kind of parents who like to collect papers and write things down. In the end, though, they didn't learn much more than me, and I would have shared everything with them anyway. They came to show that they support me, but many parents come because they don't trust their kids to pay attention or tell them what they need to know.
The social activities are nice, but discussions with administrators and faculty tend to be dominated by overbearing parents who love to tell the world how great their student is.<br>
The true purpose of Orientation is for students to register for classes and get a briefing on campus rules and policies. If you have any questions about stuff like that, the Lifebook is online at Boston</a> University Lifebook. The Dean of Students also has a great blog you can skim from time to time to stay current (<a href="http://www.bu.edu/dos)%5B/url%5D">www.bu.edu/dos)</a>.
I hope your son or daughter has a wonderful time at Orientation!</p>
<p>Hi, we attended the parents orientation and had fun, but it was fluff and unnecessary and expensive. Tuck the money away that would have been spent for your parents to attend and use it instead on textbooks!</p>
<p>By the way, my son LOVED orientation, especially Common Ground. Enjoy and congrats!</p>
<p>Do they have Spanish speakers there? My dad speaks English semi well, but I think he'd get out of this more if he could have someone that speaks Spanish.</p>
<p>Yes, they have people who work for Orientation who can speak different languages who can help your dad. Just request it when you sign up for Orientation.</p>