college Students

Starting out as a new college student, at any age, can be challenging.  Many of my students feel overwhelmed as they begin to navigate greater independence and more rigorous academic standards in addition to their existing family, work, and social responsibilities. Some classes are in-person, some are fully online, and others are a hybrid of the two; and classes can even be held on different campuses. Textbooks can be completely digital while others are still printed, physical versions and almost all work is completed outside of class hours and submitted online. Falling behind is easy, but getting back on track can feel nearly impossible.

For many, the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic intensified the challenge and created new uncertainty. 

If you feel like you're drowning, you're certainly not alone. Understanding key information can help you understand and manage college life so you feel less anxious and more empowered.

This page is dedicated to helping students by providing

• valuable & meaningful resources,
• important support, and
• unique opportunities designed to allow students to connect with a college instructor as well as other students.

Anxiety is a biological reaction to stimuli; it is a natural and normal response to stress and it's okay to experience it in small and manageable doses. Fundamentally, it is a reaction to a healthy fear of what may happen in the future. For example, if you have a deadline approaching, if you have to speak in front of a crowd, or if you need to get moving to fulfill your responsibility you may feel motivated by an uncomfortable feeling called anxiety and it can be very helpful. An fact, when your palms get sweaty, your heart beats a little faster, and you feel "nervous", it just means that your central nervous system is working beautifully!

However, if anxiety becomes unmanageable it can mean that you need some extra help coping with the stressors in your life. Help can come through lifestyle and mindset changes or some assistance from a professional.