One more thing: Virtually every kid arriving on campus for the first time will be struggling to balance their desire to appear mature and independent with their parents’ desire to fuss over them one last time. Don’t worry about how you’ll look to your peers. Kids are kids, parents are parents, they each have their roles to play and your peers will be busy dealing with their own issues. You’ll have the rest of your time at college to demonstrate your maturity.
Also, if the date doesn’t work, your parents may find Parents’ Weekend, a few months later, an overall better experience since you’ll be settled in, and possibly even happier to see them by then. But it’s all good either way.
Another question: as an int’l, would it be legal for me to get involved in campaign work? If it is in fact legal, would it be reasonably easy to get involved? can doing so it cause problems for me?
In general, does my citizenship effect my eligibility for internships?
Thanks.
It’s “legal” for you to volunteer [ work for free] for any one running for office or for any cause that interests you.
Paid internships are another matter
That is slightly younger than typical (18 is the usual age) but it won’t be that big of a deal. If you’re into partying, usually you have to be 18+ to get into clubs, but if you’re not into that then don’t worry. Since you have to be 21 in the US to have alcohol, you’ll be in the same boat as the rest of your freshman peers who are 18.
@CE527M thank you.
I am not into alcohol, but I wouldn’t mind to have the option of partying,though it is not really important. (as a provincial Iranian, I have never had the experience, so I don’t know if I will like it)
Should I try to keep my age quiet or hidden?
@porcupine98 thank you.
That(don’t hide-don’t advertise) is what I have always done, and it has served me very well during my high school years. I hope that this continues to work.
One thing to be aware of is that some college frosh, away from parental supervision for the first time, go overboard with alcohol. If you choose to abstain, good for you, but you may find parties with heavy alcohol consumption to be less than pleasant (these are high risk environments, particularly if you are also consuming alcohol). Heavily drunk people can do a lot of stupid things, some of which can bring serious trouble with the law, meaning fights or sexual assault, or become easy victims of criminals.
Yes, good point. Freshman year partying is wildly overrated. There will many other social options available to you that may be (WILL be) more enjoyable. Don’t feel any pressure to consume a) at all or b) at the level of some kids cutting loose for the first time. Many of them aren’t enjoying it either. If you partake, moderation is your friend.
@bopper Thank you. I will see what happens, but there are no age fields in the candidate websites I checked. Even If I don’t get to take part in the ongoing campaign, there is still the next one. @ucbalumnus@porcupine98 Thank you for your answer. I do not have a desire to drink, and since my love of control makes mere sleeping a challenge, I will likely never develop a great thirst for it.