What College Circle Support Can Look Like
Every family's situation is different. These scenarios show the kinds of moments — big and small — when having someone local can make all the difference.
Medical & Health
Medicine & Essentials
"Our son was sick in his dorm and needed medication, a thermometer, electrolyte drinks and some basic groceries. College Circle picked everything up and brought it right to him."
Ongoing Health Support
"Our daughter has a chronic health condition that occasionally flares up. College Circle understands her situation and has helped with supplies and check-ins when she needs extra support."
After a Medical Procedure
"My son needed a medical procedure and wasn't allowed to drive himself home afterward. College Circle met him at the appointment, waited for him, rode home with him, and made sure he had water and snacks nearby. It gave me such peace of mind knowing someone was there when I couldn't be."
Injury & Mobility Help
"Our daughter injured her ankle and suddenly getting around campus was almost impossible. College Circle helped us rent a knee scooter and dropped it off at her dorm and made sure she was comfortable using it."
Late-Night ER Visit
"When our son ended up in the ER late at night, College Circle was there when we couldn't be. Just knowing someone local was looking out for him made an incredibly stressful situation easier."
Sick Away From Home
"Our daughter woke up extremely sick and we were 1,000 miles away. College Circle helped her choose the best urgent care nearby, picked up her prescription afterwards, and made sure she had food and everything she needed back at her apartment."
Safety & Wellbeing Check-Ins
A Safe Call Outside the University
"Our son had too much to drink one night and ended up in the ER. We didn't want to contact anyone related to the school in case there would be school-related consequences, and we didn't have any of his new friends' contact info. Luckily we had College Circle and they were able to help him through the event and help him find some supportive local resources so hopefully it doesn't ever happen again."
In-Person Wellness Check
"We hadn't been able to reach our daughter and knew she'd been having a difficult week. College Circle checked in on her in person and let us know she was okay."
Family & Travel
Planning a Family Visit
"We wanted to come visit our son for a football game, but we weren't sure which hotel to book or if we'd need to rent a car. College Circle helped us decide so many details of the trip and gave us so many insider tips on how to make the most of our time in Boulder."
Overnight Travel Delay
"Our son was coming home for Thanksgiving and his flight was delayed overnight. He doesn't have a credit card so he couldn't rent a hotel room near the airport. College Circle met him at the hotel and checked in for him so that he didn't have to drive back and forth to the airport when he had such an early flight to catch in the morning."
Unexpected Trip Home
"A family emergency meant our daughter needed to get home quickly. College Circle helped her figure out transportation, get to the airport and deal with the things she was leaving behind."
Campus & Community
Finding Culturally Specific Services
"We were worried our daughter wouldn't be able to find a braider in the area to help her maintain her hairstyle. But thank God College Circle connected us with the right braider! I'm so glad they understood how important hair is to our community."
Navigating Campus Resources
"Our son was struggling and we didn't even know what resources were available at CU. College Circle helped him figure out who to contact and how to navigate the university."
Finding Their Community
"Our daughter wanted to meet people outside of her dorm but didn't know where to start. College Circle helped her identify clubs, volunteer opportunities and activities that matched her interests."
Struggling With the Transition
"Our freshman was having a much harder transition than we expected. Having another trusted adult nearby who could check in, listen and help him get connected made a huge difference."
Housing & Roommates
Summer Storage
"Our daughter had lots of things she wanted to keep at school rather than take home over the summer. College Circle brought her moving supplies so she could box them up and helped her and her friends find the right storage facility to rent from together. They even helped them choose the right size unit and made sure the girls knew how to access it and how best to pack it."
Moving Help
"Our daughter had a dresser, bed frame, and a large standing mirror she needed moved from one apartment to another. College Circle helped us get the job done."
Landlord & Housing Support
"When our sophomore moved out of her apartment the landlord claimed there was more damage than what she believed. College Circle was able to go over in person and discuss the situation with the landlord directly. Ultimately they were able to come to a much better resolution and I think that's because there was an adult present to help advocate on our daughter's behalf."
Roommate Challenges
"Our daughter's roommate situation became awkward very quickly. College Circle gave her a calm local person to call and they were able to give her some pointers on how to handle it if it happens again in the future. Our daughter was much more willing to listen to their advice because it didn't come from us."
Everyday & Practical
Special Occasions
"Our daughter wanted to plan a surprise party for her friend's birthday. College Circle gave her a million good ideas, and they even decorated the limo for her so it was ready when it picked up the girls."
Local Know-How
"Our daughter loves to ski, but we weren't sure which season ski pass was right for her so we asked College Circle. They gave us lots of 'locals only' information which helped us make the right decision."
Lost Wallet or Keys
"Our son lost his wallet and keys at the worst possible time. College Circle helped him work through what needed to happen and get the immediate things he needed."
Car Trouble
"Our son's car broke down and he had no idea where to take it. College Circle helped arrange the tow, directed him to a trusted repair shop, and helped him figure out transportation while his car was being worked on."
Peace of Mind
Proven Worth
"Peace of mind from afar — we just wanted to know there was someone nearby if something happened. College Circle gives us exactly that."
Student Experiences
"I don't need my parents involved in everything, but it's nice knowing there's someone local I can call when I don't know what to do."
Value Proved
"When something went wrong at 10:30 at night, we didn't have to start Googling from another state trying to figure out who could help. We called College Circle."
Real Relief
"College Circle handled exactly the kind of thing I would have done if I lived ten minutes away."
Worth Every Penny
"When we were deciding if we would renew our subscription, our son encouraged us to because he told us he had called College Circle twice last year without us even knowing. I'm grateful he felt comfortable getting help and had someone to call."
