NON TRADITIONAL STUDENT MEETINGNEW STUDENT PROGRAMS & COUNSELING CENTER
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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR ORIENTATION
Engaging with your small group
Navigating the Information Fair
Choice sessions
• **Categories of Sessions
College Time
Using resources after
CHOICE SESSIONS If you want to get involved:
• Leadership and Civic Engagement
• Connect and Engage with the Pack
If you want to stay well:
• Find Your Fit with Wellness and Recreation
• Dining at NC State
• Disability Resource Office
If you want to add to your academic experience:
• Study Abroad and Global Experiences
• Undergraduate Research
Featured Sessions
What does non-traditional mean to you?
WHAT DOES NON-TRADITIONAL MEAN? “Traditional student” “Non-traditional” might apply to students who:
• Delay enrollment• Return after taking time off• Attend part-time• Work full-time• Are financially independent• Have dependents• Are a single parent• Do not have a high school diploma
These students may be veterans, employed full-time, returning to school after working, or getting a second degree
“NON-TRADITIONAL” IS THE NEW TYPICAL
Nearly 74% of college students
nationally are “non-traditional”
~47% of college students are over 25
~22% of students are parents
~25% of students work full-time
What are common stressors in college?
WHAT CAUSES STRESS IN COLLEGE?
Classes Commuting Finances Family stress Time management issues Relationships Worries about the future Career decisions Self-doubt Competition Substance use Social media Legal issues …
BALANCING VARIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES Being in the workforce Parenting Caregiving to aging loved ones Managing other life transitions
• Divorce• Change in job/career• Pregnancy• Recent birth of a child• Children becoming more independent• Children leaving home
Figuring out time management
CREATING AN INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE
Create your own timeline
Manage “graduation envy”
Be mindful about perfectionism
Set your own expectations
Challenge yourself
NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS With “traditional students”
• Age differences • Group work
With professors/advisors/campus staff
Ways to get involved• Join one of the 672 organizations on campus• Visit a campus community center
• Drop-in counselors available
FOSTERING BELONGING
What could belonging look like when transitioning to a new environment?
Common worries with wanting to belong• Self-doubt• Imposter phenomenon• Feeling like an outsider
We encourage you to be curious about other perspectives & to use your voice & claim space
PROMOTING BALANCE & SELF-CARE Create a home-base
Choose classes intentionally
Say no & maintain boundaries
Communicate your needs
• With professors, advisors, family, employers
Set aside time when you can to do something relaxing, energizing, or grounding
What are you most proud of about being a student at NC State?
WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU HERE!
You have already accomplished a lot to be here today
Please share your life experiences & speak up!
We strive to promote:• Resiliency• Emotional wellness• A growth mindset
ASKING FOR HELP
It takes courage & strength to
seek help
Ask a classmate
Meet with your professor
Attend tutoring
Talk to your advisor
Visit the Counseling Center
Counseling Center InformationLocation: 2nd Floor Student HealthHours: Walk-in Hours 9-3 (Wednesdays 11-3); Emergencies 8-5 (M-F)Contact: 919.515.2423; available 24/7/365 for emergenciesFirst Visit:
• Attend listed walk-in hours• Complete initial paperwork• Meet briefly with a triage counselor• Get connected with appropriate resources
Find us on Social Media @NCSUCounseling
Counseling Center ServicesMost students who pay the health fee are eligible for assessment and
consultation. Students may also be eligible for the following:• Psychoeducational resources• Outreach programming• Group
– Drop-in – Interpersonal process– Treatment-specific – Identity-based
• Brief, goal-oriented, individual treatment• Psychiatric services• Assistance for on- or off-campus referrals
FAMILY FRIENDLY RESOURCES NC State Wellness and Recreation
Transportation Student Legal Services Pack Essentials
• Feed the Pack Pantry• Child Care Resources• And many more!
Family Friendly Events Public Spaces
• Parks• Student Unions• Libraries
Have a great day!Please head to the Mountains-Piedmont Ballroom for the Welcome session.
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