Where do I go for support?
Where am I able to find support when I am falling behind in a class or do not understand something? I have decided to go to a larger college and I'm worried about feeling lost and alone. Will there be peer mentors or professor mentors that will be able to help guide me to make the most effective choices? #learning #support #large-college #effective
4 answers
Rachel Resnick
Rachel’s Answer
You will need to focus on stress and time management. In order to manage stress you have to manage your time wisely. <span style="background-color: transparent;">You have to set a routine for yourself and stick to it for the most part. Once you get into the groove of a routine it will be much easier for you to manage your time and have enough time for everything you need to do (including relaxing). Make yourself to-do lists on a weekly basis, use Google calendar or a planner to keep track of events, deadlines, and due dates. In addition to setting a routine and sticking to it, plan out relaxing activities into your day. Or set aside a time, after everything is done for the day, that you can have "me" time. I have also personally found it essential to not only find time for myself but also make use of that time in a way that is best for me and my holistic wellness. I have found the HeadSpace app to be an essential tool in helping me relax and generally feel more relaxed throughout the day, Guided meditation, even if you have a busy schedule, will make you feel more at ease and relaxed throughout the day as a whole (not just when you have the time to relax and focus on that "me" time).</span>
<span style="background-color: transparent;">Set a routine.Use Google Calendar.Set aside Me TimeWrite weekly to-do lists and use a planner.Find a peaceful and restful activity that will help you feel relaxed.</span>
Frank’s Answer
I know it can be a bit overwhelming when you start college with the larger class sizes and not as much familiarity with your teachers compared to previous education experiences but the professors/teachers are still there to assist their students succeed. I was in a similar boat my sophomore year with a public speaking class I was required to take and I was not succeeding at all in the class. I would freeze up and just fail on the public speeches to the class portion but I was able to reach out and work with my professor to figure out how to deal with that anxiety and she reassured me it is a common problem with that course. Another thing that can help is having a support group of friends to help you with whatever you could be dealing with. This could be friends you meet in the dorms or people who met in clubs or sports that most colleges offer.
Simeon’s Answer
Jyoti’s Answer
Hope you are doing well!! Definitely you can find professor mentors if you approach them. Also your fellow mates might be good in some topics you don't understand, ask them. What matters is your way of approaching for help and attitude.
Firstly, be confident on your abilities. Many times though you are aware of the topic, due to lack of confidence, you might feel low.
Also as Rachel mentioned, manage your time well. Spend your time for quality studies. Refer good notes and good websites.
Hope this helps!! All the best :)