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The Counseling Center Challenges for new students and how we can help

NC STATE UNIVERSITY. The Counseling Center Challenges for new students and how we can help. P.J. Adams, Ph.D. NCSU Staff Psychologist. P.J. Adams, Ph.D. NC STATE UNIVERSITY. The Ohio State University Psychology B.A. (2002) Counseling Psychology Ph.D. (2008). P.J. Adams, Ph.D.

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The Counseling Center Challenges for new students and how we can help

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  1. NC STATE UNIVERSITY The Counseling CenterChallenges for new students and how we can help P.J. Adams, Ph.D. NCSU Staff Psychologist

  2. P.J. Adams, Ph.D. NC STATE UNIVERSITY • The Ohio State University • Psychology • B.A. (2002) • Counseling Psychology • Ph.D. (2008)

  3. P.J. Adams, Ph.D. NC STATE UNIVERSITY • Mother is a Korean immigrant (1970’s) • Father is Caucasian-American

  4. What are the challenges? NC STATE UNIVERSITY • This is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful! • Students may face several challenges • Social • Cultural • Academic • Psychological • If someone with no experience in your country moved into your home, what advice and support would you give them?

  5. Tips for adjustment NC STATE UNIVERSITY • The 1styear is most important! • Give yourself time to adjust to all the changes. • Seek out international students you relate to. • Seek out relationships with American students. • Become involved in the NCSU or local community. • Use the resources that are available to you. • Do not be afraid to ask questions! • Remember that you are part of the NCSU family now and there are staff/faculty/students here that CARE ABOUT YOU!

  6. How can the counseling center help? NC STATE UNIVERSITY • Counselor = mentor, ally, expert • We can support you by answering your questions and/or helping you find resources • We can help you become a successful student • We can help you with feelings of loneliness, depression, or anxiety • We can help you build positive relationships with other students, staff, and faculty • We can provide you with a private relationship to talk with another person

  7. International students use the counseling center for… NC STATE UNIVERSITY • For academic concerns/challenges • To help with student and faculty relationships • To talk about missing their home • To help them find resources • To receive support when they need it • When they are distressed • When they feel anxious, depressed, lack confidence, etc.

  8. YOU ARE HERE.

  9. NC STATE UNIVERSITY • NCSU COUNSELING CENTER • Student Health Services Center (2nd Floor) • 2815 Cates Avenue • 919-515-2423 (8:00 – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday) • What to expect • Schedule a future appointment or walk-ins • Fill out required paperwork • Meet with counselor for intake – get to know you better and why you have come to counseling • Private conversation!

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