Identity and Self Awareness
What does self awareness mean in terms of college context?
Being able to know your strengths, weaknesses, values, and impact they can have on your goals and actions
How can you respectfully ask a professor for help or an extension?
emailing professor or going office hours or staying behind class. "Hi Professor ( write professors name) do not just address them by professor, I'm struggling with X, could I get an extension until Y? Please let me know if this is possible."
What types of organized communities can you find on campus?
Clubs
Greek life
Types of clubs: networking/career based, identity based, interest based, activity based,
What’s a primary source, and give an example
A direct/original source like a speech, interview, photo, or original document
Name one student leadership position available on a college campus.
Resident Assistant (RA), club president, peer mentor, orientation leader.
True or False: Your identity can evolve throughout college
True - this is a transitional time period of your life where there is going to be many experiences of growth, exposure, and changes
Name 2 campus resources you can use if you're feeling overwhelmed
Counseling center, academic advising, tutoring center, student health services, student dean, office of student affairs
What office helps with choosing classes and scheduling?
The Academic Advising Office.
What’s your learning style?
visual, auditory, hands on learner :kinesthetic, data driven, combination
What’s one skill you can gain from being a leader in a student org or program?
Communication, time management, problem-solving, teamwork, flexibility
Why is it important understand your values as you choose a college or major?
Understanding your values allows you to stay grounded, help you make decisions, stay motivate, and play a part in facilitating sense of belonging.
When would you ask/ reach out for help? Is there a good time to do that?
When you're confused, falling behind, or feeling overwhelmed is a good time to reach out for support. You can ask for help whenever! its never too late to ask questions and seek help, but the sooner the better!!!!
What is experiential learning? Name 2 examples.
“Learning through doing”
- LLC ( Living learning communities)
- Community Based Learning
- Study Abroad
- Research Opportunities
- Co-ops internships / Summer bridge program
Name one strategy for managing your time effectively.
Strategy can be using a planner/calendar, prioritizing tasks, setting study blocks, using apps on phones for productivity - notion, google calendar, apple calendar, notes app
What is the role of a Resident Assistant (RA) or Peer Mentor?
Supporting students, creating community, enforcing policies, offering resources for peers
Where would you turn to for support if you're struggling with your mental health?
Counseling center, student wellness office, or mental health hotline
Your financial aid still hasn't arrived and school is about to start. Who do you contact and what do you say?
Contact the Financial Aid Office: "Hi, my aid has not been posted, could you help me check on the status or let me know next steps I should take?"
What’s one benefit of joining a student organization?
it helps foster community, strengthen and develop leadership skills, allows you to build experiences that could help with resume.
If you are struggling in a class. What 3 steps can you take?
Talk to the professor, visit tutoring center, form a study group, visit TA hours, check in out library resources
What are alternative ways to be a leader aside from joining student orgs
Mentoring peers, speaking up in class, organizing study groups, hosting and organizing community building events
Describe an activity we did in class that helped you explore your identity
life map, writing reflection, creation of self care plan etc
What does it mean to advocate for yourself in terms of accessibility to resources on campus?
Asking for accommodations, communicating needs, using the Accessibility Resource Center.
What’s the purpose of a degree audit and what does it help with?
It tracks completed and required courses, it can help you plan and stay on track for graduation.
When should you drop a class? What are some alternatives to dropping a class? Who should i consult before dropping a class?
Try avoiding dropping classes. However when course work is overwhelming and is affecting your grade and performance, thinking about changing majors and the class no longer aligns, if you're struggling to keep up with the course material and your grades are suffering, consider dropping the class to avoid a failing grade and its potential impact.
The best time to drop class- during add drop period to avoid the a W on transcript.
Before dropping class make sure to consult with your major, academic advisor, and your financial aid office. Talk about alternatives like pass/ fail, going to study and office hours.
You're interested in starting a student club. What are steps that should you take?
Talk to student life or student activity office , write a proposal, find members - making sure you have a board + members, submit paperwork for approval