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Iowa State University's We Can! Program It's not easy returning to school. And it can be especially difficult for students with young children. There's little time and often little money. Sometimes you just need some quiet time or a chance to join a study group to prepare for your next big exam. Now more and more colleges are facilitating not just the study groups, but also the childcare needed to free your time. A prime example of this type of program is the We Can! learning community at Iowa State University. Short for Women Exploring Careers, Academics, and Networks!, We Can! offers a progressive, adult-friendly environment for returning students. Although the services are most accessible to full-time resident students, they can ease the path of any adult student attending Iowa State University (including men, despite the name!). We Can! helps students meet, study together, compare notes, share experiences – even relax. (We can do that, too, now and then!) Parents can coop childcare with each other. There are regular study nights and even a "Mom's Night Out" with free childcare services. Once a week the Single Parent Support Network (SPSN) meets for discussion and information exchange. There are informal exercise sessions several times a week; peer mentoring; and even a computer loan program for single mothers. If you're not in Iowa, talk to your advisor, dean of students, or other students to find out if there are similar services in your school. If not, you just might want to get some started. Top |
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