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ISD 200: International Student Development Week 5

Arlette Fellores Guest Speaker: Daniel Poux. ISD 200: International Student Development Week 5. Pitfalls of Studying in the US. Agenda. John’s notes Substance abuse in colleges Interpersonal violence Assignment 5. John’s Notes!!. First… I miss you all!!

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ISD 200: International Student Development Week 5

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  1. ArletteFellores Guest Speaker: Daniel Poux ISD 200:International Student DevelopmentWeek 5 Pitfalls of Studying in the US

  2. Agenda • John’s notes • Substance abuse in colleges • Interpersonal violence • Assignment 5

  3. John’s Notes!! First… I miss you all!! Second, how did you all like Rina’s presentation last week? Reading your papers, it seems that most of you took a lot away from it. Great! Third, some of you wrote about how careers in art are looked down upon in your cultures. Is it true that most of your parents frown upon you exploring art as a career? Fourth, many of you wrote that you want to make your parents proud by getting good jobs that pay well, maybe even take over the company business. How important is this to all of you?

  4. What is Substance Abuse? • Substance Abuse is a harmful pattern of use of any substance for mood altering purposes which leads to frequent and serious problems. • These problems can affect performance at school, work or home. Many times, relationships begin to suffer. • Substance abuse is not simply drug abuse. It also includes the use in inhalants, solvents, alcohol, caffeine, and cigarettes. Almost any substance can be abused.

  5. College party gone wildwrong!! Police Probe College Party Gone Wrong – CBS report Click here for YouTube Video

  6. Generally speaking,What causes substance abuse? • Research shows that having a family history of substance abuse makes a person more at risk for alcohol and drub abuse. • Also, individuals who have been victims of child abuse or who have been raised in poverty are more at risk. • When people, children, and teens especially, begin to have friends who use drugs or accept drug use as the “norm”, they are more likely to develop substance abuse issues themselves.

  7. What causes substance abuse?more in regards to international students Culture shock!! Too much partying!! Peer Pressure Depression

  8. Some General Symptoms of Substance Abuse • Loss of interest in activities • Suicidal thoughts or threats • Forgetfulness • Decline in grade or work performance • Increased risk taking • Depression

  9. On depression: College Students Speak Up Click here for YouTube video

  10. Interpersonal ViolenceCould this happen to you? Click here for YouTube video

  11. Interpersonal Issues Activity Break into Groups of 3-4!! At least one member of the group should be from a different culture than your own.

  12. Some Resources • NSCC Counseling Center https://northseattle.edu/services/counseling or (206) 527-3676 • The King County Crisis Clinic provides a confidential 24-hour crisis line at (206) 461-3222 Or visit their website at http://www.crisisclinic.org/ • Asian Counseling and Referral http://www.acrs.org/ • International Programs (206) 527-3672 • Police, fire, medical emergency 911

  13. Assignment 5 (no more than one page) • Interpersonal Violence: In regards to interpersonal violence, unwanted pregnancy, severe psychological problems such as suicide, or depression, how would you help a friend in any one of these difficult situations? • How did you like Daniel Poux’s presentation on study skills? In regards to his presentation. What style of studying do you employ, or would like to employ?

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