Starting college can be a pretty daunting experience. Whether you’re fresh out of high school or you’re going back to school as an older learner, stepping into a new environment is often scary. However, one of the great things about college is that you can find campus support services when you need it. Of course, some colleges are better at delivering support than others, which is why you need to choose your school carefully.
If you’re not sure about what student support services might be available to you or what to look for, you’re not alone. Have a look at the following ways to make your college experience a little smoother. See which ones your potential campus offers to help narrow down where you’ll continue your education.
Campus support services include financial aid
Paying for college can be tough. It’s expensive and can you can struggle financially even when you do have access to financial help.
Thankfully, colleges often provide a number of different financial aid options that can help you. Some might assist in paying for your whole education, while others can help you out if you’re having a particularly tough time.
Accessibility and accommodations
Some people need a little more assistance than others to access and complete the work they need. They might also need accommodations for where they live.
If you have a physical disability, learning difficulties or any other condition that could affect your education, your college should provide you with the support you need. This could range from providing you with accessible accommodation to giving you someone to take notes for you in class. You should have what you need to complete your education.
Tech to manage your info
Although you want support from your college, you also want them to give you the tools to be self-sufficient. This is one way they can offer help, by making sure you don’t always need to seek out someone to ask a question or complete an action.
Systems like mobile campus solutions, for example, make it much easier for you to take care of day-to-day issues. If you need to change some personal information on your student record or deal with a financial issue, it can be very convenient to do so from your smartphone.
Electronic student support services remove the need to make an appointment with the right office. You’ll also avoid the irritation of being passed by phone between different people.
Emotional campus support services
College tests how much you can handle academically, but it can also have affect you emotionally. You might find yourself dealing with personal problems or feeling super stressed during exam time, for example.
Thankfully, most colleges will offer some form of student support services if you need someone to actively listen. As well as counseling services if you want to talk to someone in person, you can also sometimes use phone lines to talk to someone anonymously.
Plus, you can usually ask for more practical support if something is happening in your life, such as an illness or a bereavement. While it can daunting to put yourself out there, the support you receive can help you feel less lonely and stay on top of your education too.
Final words
Your college can offer you a lot of campus support services when you need it. But make sure you do your research to find out who does it best.
Did you use student support services when in college? Were you aware of any or all of these resources?
Great tips on how College could benefit Students. I think most students enter college clueless and that could lead to dropping out and having high end debt. Great post! Keep it up! I love it. 😁
Thanks Jay and I’m appreciative of your posts too! :)
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Such a great post for those entering the new world of College. :) <3
Thank you for reblogging the post on hearing and health, Michael. I’m wishing you a glorious day!
Colleges should post this for all students to read!
Awww Pam xx May your day be awesome!!
Informative post.
Very helpful your post, thank you so much for good sharing dear
Have a very nice day
Hi Anita, wishing you a great day too :)
I love this post.This will help me in future.Thank you.
So glad you find it useful!
Very informative post and perfect timing!!
Great to see you, Kirt! Yes, many kids are deciding on courses and there’s more to think about then just that – the outreach services at colleges can enhance the learning years :)
That’s a consideration that people may not always think about when they’re selecting schools, but it’s important. Schools should be like communities, and students should access all the support they can to maximize their experience.
The outreach services can really add to the college experiences, for better or worse. Schools are communities, you rightly say, and so is the blog world :)
You may be living on your own for the first time when you go to college — but that doesn’t mean you’re alone. Most colleges offer campus services that students can use when they need help with personal, social, health, financial or other issues.
Yes and that’s exactly what this article is all about. Thanks Mihrank
I love this post! This is especially helpful for me since I’m starting university soon!!
Woohoo, great timing :) :)
Yeah totally!!
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