Send Some Love From Home

Although students want to be independent, they still want to know their parents and/or families are thinking about them.  A regular note, hand-written or emailed can be a comfort.  Care packages of gifts and homemade items are especially prized.  You may want to include newspapers or clippings from the hometown paper so that your student can stay connected to familiar surroundings and old friends.  These are great stress-relievers at busy times, such as midterms or finals.  Here are a few ways to send some love from home:

http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/parent-family-initiatives/Send-Love.asp