Guiding Without Controlling: How Parents Can Support Smart University & Major Choices

Workshop Summary

The workshop equips parents with clear frameworks and proven tools to guide university and major selection without pressure or conflict. Participants learn how to identify the best academic fit for their child, evaluate universities beyond rankings, understand how majors connect to evolving career pathways, and communicate in ways that build confidence and independence. Through expert guidance, real-life case studies, and hands-on exercises, parents gain clarity on their role in the decision-making process—supporting exploration, reducing anxiety, and avoiding common pitfalls that lead to misaligned choices. The workshop also addresses parental concerns around employability, financial return, and long-term success in a rapidly changing job market. By the end of the session, parents leave with a practical action plan, evaluation tools, and renewed confidence in their ability to support thoughtful, informed decisions—while empowering their child to take ownership of their future. Outcome: Parents become trusted advisors, not decision-makers, helping their children choose a university and major with clarity, confidence, and purpose.