Personal Issues Reasons Students are Not Successful Homesickness

Personal Issues

Reasons Students are Not Successful Homesickness Work and school Academic Stress Partying Financial Issues Private Matters

Homesickness Issues o Drastic Transition o New environment Ways to cope o Make new friends o Schedule calls home on certain days o Feelings of isolation and o Join clubs and o Anxiety o Explore and get familiar loneliness organizations with the campus o Bring something from home to keep in the dorm room

Stress Issues o Greater academic demands o More academic independence and responsibility o Higher expectations o Feelings of being overwhelmed and unprepared Ways to cope o Keep up with school work (2 hours of studying for every one hour in class) o Seek help early (talk with professors / get a tutor) o Get at least 7 hours of sleep o Plan out semester and use a planner o Stay in contact with loved ones at home

Financial Problems Issues Ways to cope o Lack of support from family o Scholarships o Textbook costs o Make a budget and setting o Excessive spending o Tuition and fees spending limit o Rent textbooks or buy used o Financial Aid office o Apply for Work Study

Work and School Issues o Stress of job and school o Busy schedule/Lack of free time Ways to cope o Set realistic academic expectations o Know your goals o Unable to prioritize o Reduce work hours if possible o Difficult building connections o Save money over school to campus breaks o Find on campus employment

Partying Issues o Alcohol, Tobacco, and other drugs o Too much fun and not enough studying o Late hours o Blowing off class Ways to cope o Socialize in moderation o Complete school work before going out o Set a limit and know when enough is enough o Don’t drink in excess o Contact Health and Wellness Center

Private Matters Issues Ways to cope o Roommate troubles o Communication is key! o Death in the family o Talk about issues early and o Dealing with a breakup or heartbreak o Unplanned pregnancy seek help o Utilize on campus resources o Develop a support group (family and friends)

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