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- 1. Life Transition Cameron Archer,Madison Bostdorff, Elizabeth Peay, Madeline Fortner, Ashley Blocker
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- 3. The Importance ofCommunity ● The transition to college can be difficult because of all the new experiences, but a strong community of friends can ease the new life stage ● A social support system increases the positive outcomes & overall satisfaction in the transition into college (Baker, 2013) ● While stress is often high during the first year of college, a strong community helps students have lower stress levels ● Strong social support during the first year of college is also associated with high overall well-being, motivation in academics, and a greater sense of belonging (Taylor, Doane, & Eisenberg, 2013) ● Finding community is difficult for many first year students! It can take time to develop new relationships and feel settled in a new place
- 4. Utilize Current SupportSystem ● When friendships are still developing, it can be helpful to continue to connect with old friends and family. Reach out to the people that love you! ● It can be easy to expect close and deep relationships at the start of college, but new relationships take time. ● Remember to call parents & other family members once in awhile! Your support system back home can help encourage during the difficult moments. ● Keeping in contact with family increases positive outcomes during the transition of college (Rogers et al., 2018)
- 5. Campus Involvement ● Becominginvolved on a college campus can help create opportunities to meet new people, volunteer within the community, and purse hobbies ● There is a positive correlation between student engagement on campus and academic success (Webber, Krylow, & Zhang, 2013) ● Each campus has many different organizations, clubs, ministries, and sports teams to get involved ● Try not to become overwhelmed by all the options & simply invest time where you are interested!
- 6. Campus Involvement There aremany ways to find your place in college! ● Involvement fairs display manys different student organizations ● Being open to attending new & different events ● Ask friends about the clubs & organizations that they enjoy ● Be intentional with the individual who live in your dorm ● See what opportunities there are within your major & future career interests Different individuals have different amounts of time to invest in the opportunities on campus. Be honest with yourself on the difficulty of classes, time devoted to a job, and how much free time you enjoy before you commit to a organization. Everyone’s life & needs look very different! Invest well in the areas where you are commitment & the people within the organization.
- 7. The Importance ofTime Management ● There are a lot of possible options on college campuses to get involved in but it is more about quality than quantity when it comes to the number of things you are involved in ● Being able to manage your time results in more positive outcomes and helps reduce stress ● Managing time looks different for all people so it is important to know what you can handle and know when to say no ● There is a fine line between taking on a lot and taking on too much (Goldsmith, 2010) ● Overcommitting and being involved in too much often result in burning out and can affect one’s happiness overall which can affect one’s well-being
- 8. How to ManageYour Time Well ● Set goals ● Prioritize your tasks and commitments wisely ● Be okay with saying no ● Plan ahead and allow time in your schedule for unexpected events ● Limit the amount of activities you are involved in ● https://youtu.be/rUO8Qvcs7cY
- 9. Nutrition● New eatinghabits ○ Healthy snacks ● Quick and easy meals are not always nutritious ● Convenience is not always best ○ Walking vs the bus/driving ○ Fast food vs cooking ● Alcohol ○ Drink in moderation ○ Late night eating ● Vitamins ○ Stress and college illnesses ● Sleep schedule ○ 7-9 hours ○ Work space separate ● Important for physical health, focus, overall wellness ○ Mood ○ Interactions with others ○ Mental health According to WebMD, on average, a first-year college student will gain at least 5% of their body weight. On average, about 10 pounds, per person.
- 10. Nutrition ● Important forphysical health, focus, overall wellness ○ Mood ○ Interactions with others ○ Mental health
- 11. Mental Health College posesa lot of new challenges that can have an effect on your mental health -Some common challenges new college students face that can affect their mental health are issues with homesickness, being away from the family and friends for the first time, social anxiety, and higher stress from school -Being homesick and missing your friends and family is completely normal! Try to decorate your dorm room with things that remind you of home and make you feel comfortable. Don’t forget pictures! -Try to set up a time for a weekly phone call of facetime with your parents or siblings or bffs in from high school
- 12. Mental Health School Stress -Takea breaks during studying! Set a timer for 30 minutes and do something you enjoy! -play a game on your phone - go for a walk outside -call your mom -watch your favorite show on netflix (just one I know its hard) -do a puzzle -bake something -journal or read a book -listen to a podcast -draw or paint - Try mediation! - There are tons of wonderful apps with guided breathing exercises that are proven to help with stress - The Calm App is great!
- 13. Mental Health Social Anxiety -Havesomeone in your dorm or in one of your classes go to social events with you so you are not alone! -Go to events that interest you! You will more than likely find other people who like the same things that you do -Don’t put so much pressure on yourself and leave if you need to! If you get overwhelmed or aren’t enjoying yourself it’s ok to leave and try again another time -Remember there are so many other first years that don’t know anyone else either, you’re not alone!
- 14. Personal Experience ● Aftertrying out many different clubs the first few weeks of school, I chose to stick to one group and build my community there ● I was living close to home so I continued to build my community with my family and friends that were at home ● I played intramural sports to both grow my community and stay physically active ● I managed my time by finding what was important to me and limited what I said yes to, to allow me to do well in school and to limit my stress
- 15. Personal Experience After settlingin my dorm during the first week of college, I began to look into different student organizations and one that really impacted my life was Wesley at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega. I went on retreats, made friends with so many people at the Wesley house, and spent most of my weekends with these people from Wesley who are now lifelong friends. Also, the campus gym was walking distance from my dorm, so I would go most days and it was a stress relief for me and I also took advantage of the group fitness classes! I would also go home on some weekends to spend time with family and friends back home in Athens.
- 16. Personal Experience I startedas a freshman at the University of Georgia. My parents only live an hour and a half away and my brother lives in Athens so I have been able to spend time with my family throughout college. By living on campus, I ended up meeting some of my close friends who lived on my floor in the dorms. During my freshman year, I struggled to commit to specific organizations because of the many options and I feared I would not have time for school. Therefore my community in college did not truly develop until my sophomore year.
- 17. Personal ExperienceI startedat Florida State University, and started to figure out what my life was going to be away from home. I knew I wanted to be involved, because I was in high school, but I wasn’t sure what type of involvement that would be. The first club I joined was a Pre-PA club. This was a club for students who were on the medical track, and wanted to hear from other students and professionals in the field of interest. To remain healthy, me and my friends would take the free classes offered at the campus gym. They had so many varieties offered, from yoga to cycling to dance. It was a cheap and fun way to stay active. My second year, I got involved in greek life. I did not know anyone when I first got to FSU, so this really helped me find my group and it gave me many opportunities outside of friendships.
- 18. Personal Experience I startedoff at UGA as a freshman and joined a sorority and participated in Relay for Life. I struggled a lot with depression and anxiety, ended up medically withdrawing from school twice, and became a part time student so I could continue to get the help I needed to finish school. I changed my major several times during this period and my family and childhood friends were my biggest support system When I became a full time student again I joined UGA Miracle, got involved in a church and joined a small group which have given me a wonderful support system in Athens. It is so important to realize that everyone struggles in college and that everyone’s college experience is different! Embrace your story!