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Welcome to College!

Welcome to College!. Surviving Freshmen Year. What do You Fear?. On the slip of paper in front of you write down your biggest fear. Someone will collect them Lets discuss some of these as we go. The Beginning. It all begins with Saying Goodbye : High School Friends

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Welcome to College!

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  1. Welcome to College! Surviving Freshmen Year

  2. What do You Fear? • On the slip of paper in front of you write down your biggest fear. • Someone will collect them • Lets discuss some of these as we go

  3. The Beginning • It all begins with Saying Goodbye: • High School Friends • Full time parents, teachers, and family • Familiar surroundings • Scheduled programming

  4. Moving Forward you gain • Independence • Responsibility • Meeting New People • New Surroundings • Intellectual & Personal Growth

  5. Challenges • Adjusting to new surrounding • Making Responsible Decisions • Taking on New Responsibilities • Getting Lost • Possible Loneliness & doubts • Emotional Highs & Lows • Socially meeting new people with diverse backgrounds

  6. Other Challenges • Room mates • Communal Bathrooms • Laundry • Personalizing a shared space

  7. Room Mate 101 • You will not agree all the time! • Discuss important issues within the first days & set “house rules” • Example: Guests, Studying, TV, Telephone etc • Learn the Art of Compromise • You are not the only one in the room • DO: Don’t: • Share responsibilities Borrow/Lend $ • Communication concerns Leave Issues alone • Show respect

  8. Academics: Say What? • GO TO CLASS • Sit in the Front or relatively close • Buy a large planning calendar • Make sure you have a wrist watch • Learn to Function Independently • Manage Time by dividing it by the following: • Needs DesiresObligations • Analyze, Organize, Prioritize so you can discern the difference between Needs & Desires

  9. Be Smart! • Make a Time Budget • Remember you are here for a degree not a JOB • Make a Money Budget • Spend Wisely • Use student discounts when you can • Buy used books when possible • Limit or have no credit cards • Have an account in your college community

  10. Get Involved • Make New Friends • Take the first step and introduce yourself • Attend Campus Events during K-Week • Get involved! ( remember not too much) • Assert yourself! Communicate Clearly • Go Slowly! Meaningful friendships etc take time to develop

  11. Use Resources • The student Health Center (Rose street) • The Career Counseling Office: StuckertCareer Center • Campus Ministry Programs • Deans, Instructors, and Faculty Advisors • Campus Counseling Center in Frazee Hall • Tutoring Centers (SSS, the Study, & your college professor/TA) • Your FG, FS, RS, WCP, SSS etc Advisors

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