Parents: Partners in Student Wellbeing

Your ward may have recently graduated from school to college/university after an exhausting plus two phase. It's a time which is tiring, exciting and scary all at once. And not just for the young people but parents too! As a parent you have always given the best for your child and would continue to do so. At JNTU K we respect parent’s outlook and honour their preferences as much as the students. You have the right to know everything about the institute your ward is getting into as it would be the most crucial time of his/her life. This period witnesses your ward move into that phase of adulthood where learning, mellowing and all round development are the most important components. At JNTUK we address all these.

A great deal of responsibility is handed to the students for their academic work, way of life, health, safety and recreation. We groom students to

• take more responsibility for themselves
• work out who they are and where they fit in the world
• try to join the workforce or study for a future career
• develop more mature intimate relationships
• separate from parents as the first point of call for support and approval

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Ideally you would be looking for the following in a university as a parent

• Good track record of results and placements,
• Great navigator- or a strong steering hand to move the institute in the right direction
• Good facilities like infrastructure, faculty etc
• Holistic development that grooms your ward into an responsible individual/citizen in addition to being independent and dynamic
• Continuous assessments in an academic driven atmosphere

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say JNTUK has the right combination of all the above to make things work for your ward.

You may feel confused about your role at this new stage in your ward’s life as there are no parent-teacher interviews or newsletters, and the only way you can know how well they’re doing is to ask them yourself. Your ward will be meeting a lot of new people, exploring new interests and learning about themselves, so it’s understandable if you feel a mix of pride, shared excitement and perhaps some anxiety.

Make sure your child knows they have your support, but also be prepared to let go to an extent. If you sense that there is a problem that you can’t help with, remember universities are full of support services. You can encourage your child to use them. Many universities have transition programs and counselling services that also offer advice for parents of new students, so look for their information on websites or at open days.

There are four very good reasons to consider JNTU K as an option for the future:

1. Better employment prospects
Your ward will gain the practical skills and knowledge needed for their chosen career. In addition, your child will also gain valuable experience in communication skills, teamwork, organization and research skills. Employers look for these skills and value them in employees. Studies also show that university graduates experience high levels of job satisfaction.

2. Better pay
Your ward will soon be able to gauge as he/she moves on into academics which course/ specializations offer better pay. This includes the remuneration details too of the industry zone

3. Opportunities to fulfill their dreams
If there’s something your ward has a passion for and wants to explore further, university is the place to be. Teachers (lecturers and tutors) are people who are experts in their field. Your ward will be able to learn more about what they love from teachers who share their interests, alongside other students who are equally interested.

4. Social opportunities
JNTUK offers your ward opportunities to get involved in all kinds of activities, to explore talents or find new ones. Students can join clubs, get involved in sport, theatre or music, write for the student newspaper, go to social events or help with political causes. Whatever they’re interested in; they can pursue it further at university. Friends made at university are frequently friends for life.