They have felt abandoned and the only thing that they think will help them feel better is seeing their mothers again. Students starting college across The United States have a similar experience. They have “romanticized” their college experience, and it can take a while for reality to show them that they couldn’t be more wrong.
I'm a cautious person. Before this summer I had never stepped outside of my comfort zone. The longest I had been away from my family was for a week in the fifth grade when my entire class went to camp, and even then I was surrounded by familiar faces and friends. That is why when I was awarded the honor to attend the American Legion Auxiliary Girls' State camp, I was wary of experiencing such a big change. After being dropped off at the MSU dorms on the first day I was left with a HUGE feeling of angst and dread.
In the article "Why we need a different national conversation about mental health on college campuses," written by Adam Weinberg on August 29, 2022, author discusses the need for a more proactive and effective approach to mental health support for students. Although there is a present awareness of mental health concerns on college campuses, the author contends that it has not resulted in major advances in mental health resources for students. The article outlines several obstacles, including stigma, a lack of resources, and a reactive rather than preventive approach to mental health. The author advocates for a more holistic and proactive approach to mental health, including more financing for mental health resources, prevention and early intervention, and community-based assistance. This article also underlines the significance of a larger national dialogue that includes all stakeholders, including students, teachers, administrators, and mental health experts, in order to develop a long-term and successful approach to tackling mental health challenges on college campuses.
There are times in life we feel alone and we just need someone to talk to. There have been times where I have been alone and all I want is company. When I first moved here all I wanted was to stay at home and I didn’t want to
It’s that time again, another move, it seems as if I was just arriving in Arizona yesterday. It’s not as if it came as a surprise to me: I’ve known my entire life to not get attached to people and to expect a move every few years. It’s just tough finally finding friends and belonging one second, then starting all over the next. It wasn’t all that bad at the beginning, when I was younger, but as time went on and siblings began to leave, I started to feel alone. Living in two different countries and three different states throughout high school was tough on it’s own, but after my brother, my last sibling at home, went off to college, I felt empty and incomplete.
The extended freedoms that come with living away from home – on a college campus, no less – are something that many people would consider taking advantage of. But unlike many of my peers, I feel that I am mature enough to handle this, as I know this is an earned privilege, not just something to toss to the wind without any regard. I know that Gatton will provide a diverse, and supportive community of
Visiting the Office of Student Life may be the best way for Josephine to explore clubs, leadership, and volunteering information to improve her social interaction. As a result, surrounding herself with motivated students that can mentor her to work towards her degree may improver
As a Resident Advisor, I am committed to advocate diversity and inclusion in the dorm. I organized both planned programs like inclusive language campaign in the hall and passive programs like social justice- themed bulletin board to enhance residents’ awareness on social identities issues. Carefully observing the interactions among the residents, I have addressed and resolved conflicts raised due to race, ethnicity and gender issues through active communication.
I went on the ASL Club’s trip to Gallaudet this year. Though we had to meet early, I was very excited to experience a new place that had a culture all its own. The trip up to Gallaudet was uneventful, but the moment we arrived on campus, everything interesting. The campus was absolutely beautiful and I wanted to explore it. Before we toured the campus, we went to get food.
Starting college can be one of the best times in young person’s life. However, it may be one filled with apprehension, angst, and confusion. Adjustment to college life is vital for all students, though the manner and amount of adjustment faced by each undergraduate will fluctuate contingent on a student’s upbringing, life-experience, and former education. Consequently, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) community knows this all too well. Therefore, the college counseling center will be offering a series of therapy groups for the incoming freshman that identify as part of the LGBTQ community in order to help them adjust to college life, the separation from home, and the stress of classes.
Sometimes, hearing that you are not alone can be extremely comforting in a difficult situation. Now that I know just how prevalent homesickness truly is on college campuses, I can share that information with homesick residents and suggest some practices that others have found successful. Also, knowing that homesickness can come and go several times and appear at any point, I feel more aware of adjustments my residents are making on a daily basis. Overall, I found this article to be informative because of the fact it addresses a topic I am likely to encounter in my role as an RA, explores causes of a condition, and suggests
The Community being so close-knit welcomed me with opened arms and I made friends easily. The atmosphere when everyone in town is together like at the Fall Festival is all joy and love. My Community shaped me into a responsible, trusting and selfless person I am content with what I have become and ready to see what going to college will transform me into. Growing up in my small town I was taught what it means to have pride and how to come together in times of needs such as hurricane Harvey that stuck here. A number of people spending all their time in efforts to help each other out during this hard time really shows what kind of upbringing we had out here.
There are a variety of options with open doors to get involved, which provides the perfect place to build longtime friendships. Moreover, I will express how beneficial is to be on a small campus where the professors, staff, advisors get to know very well the students and they are extremely supportive. I will let them know the atmosphere in WJU is of love, support, and progress. Lastly, I will say that is totally fine to be worried, but that WJU family is here to support
Freshman year can be daunting, knowing that there is someone to lean on for questions and to soothe the anxiety creates a supportive relationship that makes a
One could say, then, that perhaps I have some experience. As an introvert, quality alone time is, indeed, of the utmost importance, but I understand that society is not composed of identical beeping robots; everyone has unique preferences, beliefs, and mannerisms. During my experience visiting the college over Discover Wellesley Weekend, I was shocked at how friendly first-year roommates could become in such a short period of time. I truly believe that living with other students in such a welcoming community would help me peek out of my shell a bit, and open up to people more quickly. That isn’t to say, however, that I don’t adore some of the less social aspects of Wellesley’s residence halls.
