Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October: The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; Reading Break; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and positive or negative results of early semester habits become evident. If your student is returning home for Reading Break, it is normal for them to be exhausted from a busy college schedule and to catch up on sleep. This is also a good time to have more in-depth conversations on a variety of topics. For examples of conversation questions, go to Conversations.