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Helping Freshmen Get the Help They Need
The following tips are provided to help you in your work with your advisees.
- When freshmen begin to struggle and they can’t possibly get out of their hole by themselves, it is time for them to realize that help in their best option.
- Provide guidance and make them aware of when and where help is available.
- Make sure they know that it won’t be easy, but they can succeed.
- Be honest and don’t sugarcoat their academic problems.
- Let them know about the consequences of not getting help.
- Be positive at all times and let them know that you are there for them.
- Make sure they know that it is not a negative thing to seek help, that everyone does it at some point in their college career.
- Talk about your personal experiences and tips that helped you.
Helping Freshmen through their Pre-finals Anxiety
- Tell them to do something non-academic to take their minds off of studying so they do not burn out.
- Encourage them to manage their study time with schedules, planners, etc.
- Direct them to tutors, TA’s, and their professors for extra help.
- Remind them to sleep, eat a balanced diet, exercise, and relax.
- Do not over caffeinate with coffee or soda.
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