Send A Little Bit Of Home To Your Student With A Care Package
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Send A Little Bit Of Home To Your Student With A Care Package

A simple note can go a long way for a college student.

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Send A Little Bit Of Home To Your Student With A Care Package
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As a second-year college student, my caffeine intake has increased significantly, the balance in my bank account has diminished, and my daily sleep activity, according to my Fitbit, “needs improvement.” Apparently, getting 5 hours of restless sleep isn’t exactly up-to-par.

When I made the transition to college in the fall of last year, I knew taking care of myself would be difficult. Time exists in a different way in college, and time-management is key. You’re in a whole new environment, and whether you’re a first-year or a senior, you’re dealing with new schedules, trying to keep up in your classes, trying to make new friends and keep in touch with old ones, all the while keeping yourself fed, dressed, hydrated, rested, and active. Something’s gotta give.

Self-care isn't the easiest habit to attain while in college. College means tougher classes, tougher classes mean assignments, assignments mean late nights, late nights mean stress: you get the picture. Stress, lack of sleep, and self-doubt don’t make for a mentally healthy student. This mental exhaustion causes communication to be lost, in some cases, and for families to feel a sense of disconnect with their kids or siblings in college.

While phone calls and text messages are great ways to stay connected to your kids, grandkids, and siblings while they’re away at college, care packages go the extra mile in showing them you care. The College Care Package is a way for family member and friends to connect with college students and let them know that they’re thinking about them.

Somewhat unrealistic, however, is the expectation that family members and friends are actually going to take the time to put effort into building the perfect care package for you. The internet and social media are littered with photos of "care packages," be them from a family member to a struggling college student or from an unrealistic example of a boyfriend surprising his girlfriend with extravagant gifts in “care packages.”

The reality of the College Care Package is that it doesn't have to be an extravagant, time-consuming, or expensive venture. Sending snacks, books, medicine, toiletries, trinkets, and school supplies lets a struggling college student take a break and reminds them to take the time to self-care. Even a simple note can go a long way in making sure your college student knows that they’re supported and that you’re thinking of them.

Care Packages, especially around midterm exams and finals, are a way to let your college student know that while their communication may be lacking and their spirits may be low, you’re there for them and know they can do it.

Self-care is important, yet often tossed to the side among college students. Care packages are a great way to take care of your college student all the way from home.

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