First Steps Toward Independence | Phoenix News

Thousands of new students flooded ASU’s Tempe campus this past Saturday, marking the start of a thrilling, nerve-wracking chapter for freshmen like Robby Mayer, who’s beginning his business accounting degree. With family cheering them on — including his sister flying in from out of state — students are stepping into independence, learning to manage life on their own while knowing support is just a call away. For parents, it’s a bittersweet milestone: pride in their kids’ achievements mixed with the ache of letting go. ASU, expecting over 9,000 Arizona freshmen alone, is focused on helping students build connections and self-reliance from day one — turning move-in into the launchpad for lifelong success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cae610177cf055c1