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Personal Issues

Personal Issues. Reasons Students are Not Successful. Homesickness Academic Stress Financial Issues . Work and school Partying Private Matters . Homesickness. Issues Drastic Transition New environment Feelings of isolation and loneliness Anxiety . Ways to cope

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Personal Issues

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  1. Personal Issues

  2. Reasons Students are Not Successful • Homesickness • Academic Stress • Financial Issues • Work and school • Partying • Private Matters

  3. Homesickness • Issues • Drastic Transition • New environment • Feelings of isolation and loneliness • Anxiety • Ways to cope • Make new friends • Schedule calls home on certain days • Join clubs and organizations • Explore and get familiar with the campus • Bring something from home to keep in the dorm room

  4. Stress • Issues • Greater academic demands • More academic independence and responsibility • Higher expectations • Feelings of being overwhelmed and unprepared • Ways to cope • Keep up with school work (2 hours of studying for every one hour in class) • Seek help early (talk with professors / get a tutor) • Get at least 7 hours of sleep • Plan out semester and use a planner • Stay in contact with loved ones at home

  5. Financial Problems • Issues • Lack of support from family • Textbook costs • Excessive spending • Tuition and fees • Ways to cope • Scholarships • Make a budget and setting spending limit • Rent textbooks or buy used • Financial Aid office • Apply for Work Study

  6. Work and School • Issues • Stress of job and school • Busy schedule/Lack of free time • Unable to prioritize • Difficult building connections to campus • Ways to cope • Set realistic academic expectations • Know your goals • Reduce work hours if possible • Save money over school breaks • Find on campus employment

  7. Partying • Issues • Alcohol, Tobacco, and other drugs • Too much fun and not enough studying • Late hours • Blowing off class • Ways to cope • Socialize in moderation • Complete school work before going out • Set a limit and know when enough is enough • Don’t drink in excess • Contact Health and Wellness Center

  8. Private Matters • Issues • Roommate troubles • Death in the family • Dealing with a breakup or heartbreak • Unplanned pregnancy • Ways to cope • Communication is key! • Talk about issues early and seek help • Utilize on campus resources • Develop a support group (familyand friends)

  9. Did you know? http://www.duck9.com/College-Student-Drop-Out-Rates.htm

  10. Campus Resources • Counseling and Psychological Services: Lawrence 241, 610-436-2301. Individual and group services. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.cou/ • Department of Public Safety: 690 S. Church St. 610-436-3311. Crime reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus. http://www.wcupa.edu/dps/ • Learning Assistance Resource Center: Lawrence 223, 610-436-2535. Tutoring, study skills and more. http://www.wcupa.edu/ussss/larc/ • Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Assistance: Sykes 238, 610-436-3511 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.jud/ • Office of Multicultural Affairs: Sykes 003, 610-436-3273. Services promoting academic achievement and personal well being. http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/stu.mca/default.asp • Office of Social Equity: 13-15 University Ave. 610-436-2433. Mediation and investigation of complaints of harassment and discrimination. http://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/social.equity/

  11. Campus Resources cont’d. • Campus Recreation: Ehinger Gym Rm 133 http://www.wcupa.edu/CampusRec/default.asp • Student Health and Wellness Services: Wayne Hall, 2nd Floor 610-436-2509 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.inf/ • Twardowski Career Development Center: Lawrence 106, 610-436-2501 http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/STU.CAR/ • Women's Center: Lawrence Rm 100, 2nd floor. 610-436-2122. Resources, support, referrals for all women's issues. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.wce/ • Writing Center: Lawrence 214 610-436-5664. Writing assistance start to finish. http://www.wcupa.edu/_Academics/writingcenter/ • Financial Aid Office: 25 University Ave. 610-436-2627 http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/FIN_AID/ • Scholarships: http://www.wcufoundation.org/scholarships/

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