Things to Take to College That You Can’t Buy at Target
Extra-long sheets. Shower shoes. The wall hooks and putty that hold things up but don't leave marks. Most colleges provide a list of things that new students might bring if they're living on campus, and most big-box stores stock all of it and then some. But there's another list you may want to consider, containing things that aren't at the end of any Target aisle or on anyone's Amazon wish list. While privacy laws may keep a parent from learning much about a child’s illness at college, students who get there before they turn 18 may not be able to get some kinds of care at all without explicit parental permission. The University of Central Florida, for instance, requires a consent form when such students seek counseling. Karen R. Hofmann, director of the school’s counseling and psychological services, suggests talking about it and not just signing it. If a teenager has never seen a therapist before, parental encouragement can reduce any reluctance or shame in doing so.
The New York Times