I’m A Single Mom Attending College—My Dorm Roommate Is My 6-Year-Old Son
Summary
A single mother shares her experience attending college while raising her 6-year-old son. She highlights how Wilson College’s Single Parent Scholar program offers housing, childcare, and community support designed to help single parents succeed in school.Key Facts
- The mother had her son Matteo at age 18 and initially struggled to balance parenting and education.
- She started college part-time, earned an associate degree, but had to stop due to childcare and financial challenges.
- She learned about Wilson College’s Single Parent Scholar (SPS) program from a TikTok video.
- The SPS program provides free on-campus housing, childcare help, and a supportive environment for single parents.
- Single parents live together with their children, who have access to playrooms and special events.
- Professors at Wilson College accommodate students who must bring their children to class.
- The mother and her son live together in a dorm room customized to feel like home.
- The program helps single parents share childcare duties and support each other like a community.
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