Personal Issues

Reasons Students are Not Successful

Homesickness

Academic Stress

Financial Issues

Work and school

Partying

Private Matters

Homesickness Issues

o Drastic Transition

o New environment

o Feelings of isolation and loneliness

o Anxiety

Ways to cope o Make new friends

o Schedule calls home on certain days

o Join clubs and organizations

o Explore and get familiar 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 copeo 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

o Lack of support from family

o Textbook costs

o Excessive spending

o Tuition and fees

Ways to cope o Scholarships

o Make a budget and setting 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

o Unable to prioritize

o Difficult building connections to campus

Ways to cope o Set realistic academic

expectations

o Know your goals

o Reduce work hours if possible

o Save money over school 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

o Roommate troubles

o Death in the family

o Dealing with a breakup or heartbreak

o Unplanned pregnancy

Ways to cope o Communication is key!

o Talk about issues early and seek help

o Utilize on campus resources

o Develop a support group (family and friends)

Did you know?

http://www.duck9.com/College-Student-Drop-Out-Rates.htm

Campus Resources Counseling and Psychological Services: Lawrence 241, 610-436-2301.

Individual and group services. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.cou/

Department of Public Safety: 690 S. Church St. 610-436-3311. Crime reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus. http://www.wcupa.edu/dps/

Learning Assistance Resource Center: Lawrence 223, 610-436-2535. Tutoring, study skills and more. http://www.wcupa.edu/ussss/larc/

Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Assistance: Sykes 238, 610-436-3511 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.jud/

Office of Multicultural Affairs: Sykes 003, 610-436-3273. Services promoting academic achievement and personal well being. http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/stu.mca/default.asp

Office of Social Equity: 13-15 University Ave. 610-436-2433. Mediation and investigation of complaints of harassment and discrimination. http://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/social.equity/

Campus Resources cont’d. Campus Recreation: Ehinger Gym Rm 133

http://www.wcupa.edu/CampusRec/default.asp

Student Health and Wellness Services: Wayne Hall, 2nd Floor 610-436-2509 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.inf/

Twardowski Career Development Center: Lawrence 106, 610-436-2501 http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/STU.CAR/

Women's Center: Lawrence Rm 100, 2nd floor. 610-436-2122. Resources, support, referrals for all women's issues. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.wce/

Writing Center: Lawrence 214 610-436-5664. Writing assistance start to finish. http://www.wcupa.edu/_Academics/writingcenter/

Financial Aid Office: 25 University Ave. 610-436-2627 http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/FIN_AID/

Scholarships: http://www.wcufoundation.org/scholarships/