Often overlooked is the fact that the college experience is a significant transition for the parents of college students too. You may experience feelings of happiness, excitement, and pride when your student leaves for college. At the same time, you may feel a sense of sadness and pain, and have many understandable fears and concerns about your student's future and well-being. You may worry about your student's safety, or their ability to care effectively for themselves. And, you may fear 'losing' your son or daughter as they begin to function more independently, and form new and deep attachments with their peers. You may also wonder how your child's performance in college will reflect on you as a parent.