Parent Weekly NewsletterInterterm 2008, Issue #1 |
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Biola
University, Office of Parent Relations, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA
90639 / (800) 99-BIOLA / (562) 906-4535
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Greeting |
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Home Sure Seems Different It has been a delight to have my daughter living back at home during Christmas break and interterm. Her presence makes home seem more “normal” again. She’s eating dinner with us again, washing dishes with her brother, and on occasion, watching movies with us on the couch. She’s also leaving make-up on the bathroom counter, mail on the table and shoes in the entryway. Yep, she’s home, and I like it a lot! But the reality is, family life isn’t “normal,” if there even is such a thing. While our daughter was at college, she developed new interests, had new experiences, and gained some new knowledge. As a family, we moved on with life, too. We bought a new car, took on new job responsibilities and enjoyed the additional space available in the house. As much as we all love having our college student home (including her brother), it definitely isn’t the same. In their book, “Letting Go- A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years,” Karen Coburn and Madge Treeger write that “The pleasures and pains of parenthood are highlighted during the periods throughout the college years when children reenter the household” (p. 322). I don’t know about you, but we have certainly experienced both the pleasure and the pain during the past four weeks. When our daughter engages us in conversation over what she learned in Cultural Anthropology, or on the topic of her favorite chapel speaker, we are so encouraged by her growth and development. She’s introducing topics that are new to us, or that we haven’t discussed for a while. She’s also teaching us a new way of viewing films, pointing out the types of camera angles and lighting techniques that she learned about in her Visual Aesthetics class. Our interactions and conversations have definitely taken on a new and fun dimension. On the other hand, the return home by our college student has reminded us of some of the challenges of being a parent. She has had disappointment with high school friends and days of introspection that renew my anxiety and desire to rush in and “fix” her problems with lots of suggestions. There is also the hope that a certain bothersome trait would have lessened or gone away, but it hasn’t. (Of course, she’s probably hoping the same thing about us!) The fact is, I got used to not being privy to all the ups and downs in her life, and now they are part of my day again. I thought I would like this aspect of her being home, but it’s not so easy. I don’t have an answer for how to deal with this new dynamic in our family life. Every family whose child moves away goes through it, but of course, every family is as different as the individuals in it. What I do know is that I have been privileged to have this child in my life, talents and weaknesses included. But she’s not mine to keep. She’s mine to hold loosely. So as she comes and goes, I love her, I accept her, I listen to her, I encourage her. I think that’s all we’re asked to do. On the journey with you, Colleen Heykoop |
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Office of the Registrar |
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WebReg Phase IIIMPORTANT STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE WEBREG PHASE IISpring 2008 Registration is NOT finalized until all steps are complete for WebReg Phase II including payment by January 22, 2008. Payment must be received by January 22 at 4:00 pm PST or a $120 Late Fee will be charged to your account. Currently registration is open to all continuing students who have no "holds": OPEN REGISTRATION JAN 5 – 22 Late WebReg* ($120 fee) JAN 23 - FEB 5 Classes Dropped (If WebReg and payment are not complete) JAN 30. Students completing WebReg after January 30 must re-register their classes. *Note: Students completing their registration after Tuesday, January 22 will be charged a $120 fee. · WHEN TO LOG ON: WebReg Phase II will be available 24 hours a day except from 6 PM-10 PM on Saturdays · HOW TO GET THERE: www.biola.edu/webreg · ENTER BIOLA ID & PORTAL PASSWORD (Obtain Portal password from Information Technology in Lower Metzger) · COMPLETE ALL STEPS FOR WebReg Phase II WebReg will save the information entered each time it is logged off. Be prepared to enter address information (If your family needs to update names or addresses in Biola's system now is your chance!), health insurance information, as well as payment. At least a %60 down payment is required to complete registration. Mastercard, Discover, and Visa are accepted. Please visit MyWebReg for additional information or contact the helpline at (562) 777-4002 for more information and assistance. |
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Upcoming Events |
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 Biola Youth Theatre Teen Players Present Godspell
Ticket Prices:
Biola Opera Theater Presents The Merry Wives of WindsorDates: Admission: Location: Contact:
The Biola Birthday Bash presents SWITCHFOOT!Join us as we COUNT DOWN to Biola's 100th AnniversaryDates: Sunday, February 24 at 10:00 PM Admission: $15 for current students with ID from the Associated Students office. $20 for alumni/faculty/staff from the Alumni Office Location: Biola University Chase Gymnasium Contact: alumni@biola.edu 562.903.4727 Event Description Centennial Celebrations, Alumni for Life and Associated Students are proud to present the Biola Birthday Bash featuring SWITCHFOOT! Join us for a "New Year's-style" count down as we usher in a new century! Complete with a special concert by Switchfoot, birthday cake and much much more. This event WILL sell out so be sure to buy your tickets early! |
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Financial Aid |
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Apply Early for Financial Aidfor the 2008 - 2009 school year at www.fafsa.ed.govComplete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)
beginning Jaunuary 1, 2008 if you are interested in: -Biola Aid (except Academic, SURGE, and Community Service Scholarships) -Federal and State Aid -Stafford Loan for Students -Plus Loan for Parents of Dependent Undergraduate Students -Plus Loan for Graduate Students Complete the Online Stafford Loan Applications process at www.biola.edu/undergrad/financialaid/loans.cfm |
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Special Attention: Juniors and Seniors |
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Graduate School Practice Exams Free Practice Exams Dates: Saturday, February 2 check-in at 8:30 AM Test from 9:00 AM to Noon Register: To reserve a seat, call 800-KAP-TEST or visit www.kaptest.com. Each student will receive a detailed score report! Location: Sutherland Hall Sponsor: Career Services Contact: career.services@biola.edu (562) 903-4875 GRE: Graduate Record Exam (General) MCAT: Medical College Admissions Test LSAT: Law School Admissions Test GMAT: Graduate Management Admissions Test Senior PetitionsStudents who plan to graduate in May 2008 must turn in their senior petitions before January 28th to avoid the $200 late fee for a late petition. Students can make a senior petition appointment with Naomi Lewis or Karen Oden by calling the Registrar's office at 562.903.4720.[ return to top ] |
