Taking My Parents to College

Before college, I have never been away from home, other than for vacation, but that doesn’t count because my family is still with me. My traditional chinese parents are super overprotective and strict about everything. I had a curfew at 4:00pm everyday up until senior year and I never slept over at a friend’s house before. I know they just want to keep me safe, but they go overboard. My move out to college was really hard for my parents to accept, though they live only a 40 minute drive from San Jose. They worry about me because I’m their little girl no matter what. When I take my parents to college, I want to show them that there is nothing to worry about.

First I would take my parents to my dorm for a room tour and to introduce them to my roommates, Judy and Maxine. There are dozens of polaroid pictures all on the walls, christmas lights embroidering the room, a shiny silver fridge with tons of snacks piled on top of it, and neatly folded clothes in both closets. I want to show them that I get along with my roommate because my mother was really worried about me living with people I am not familiar with. But I love my roommates, they are perfect; I would not want anyone else but them. We are all from San Francisco, so we have a lot in common and mutual friends. Next I would take my parents to the dining commons, to show them the variety of food they have. I know for a fact that my parents care a lot about my diet, so I would show them exactly what I eat almost everyday; a balanced diet. They want to make sure I am getting all my vegetables, fruits, protein, dairy, etc. Then I take them to all of my classes, show them the syllabuses because they want to know what

I am learning in class, also show them my grades, so they know my progress. Later introduce my parents to some of my friends, so they know what kind of people I hang out with. My parents are really concerned about who my friends are because your friends make up who you are. Finally, I show them my bedtime routine: homework, shower, brush my teeth, Netflix, and sleep. My routine at home was like that today too, so their day as a shadow would ease their worries. They will be happy that I am doing well and progressing in college.