1. Personal Issues

2. Reasons Students are Not Successful
Homesickness
Academic Stress
Financial Issues
Work and school
Partying
Private Matters

3. Homesickness Issues Ways to cope Drastic Transition New environment
Feelings of isolation and loneliness
Anxiety
Ways to cope
Make new friends
Schedule calls home on certain days
Join clubs and organizations
Explore and get familiar with the campus
Bring something from home to keep in the dorm room

4. Stress Issues Ways to cope Greater academic demands
More academic independence and responsibility
Higher expectations
Feelings of being overwhelmed and unprepared
Ways to cope
Keep up with school work (2 hours of studying for every one hour in class)
Seek help early (talk with professors / get a tutor)
Get at least 7 hours of sleep
Plan out semester and use a planner
Stay in contact with loved ones at home

5. Financial Problems Issues Ways to cope Lack of support from family
Textbook costs
Excessive spending
Tuition and fees
Ways to cope
Scholarships
Make a budget and setting spending limit
Rent textbooks or buy used
Financial Aid office
Apply for Work Study

6. Work and School Issues Ways to cope Stress of job and school
Busy schedule/Lack of free time
Unable to prioritize
Difficult building connections to campus
Ways to cope
Set realistic academic expectations
Know your goals
Reduce work hours if possible
Save money over school breaks
Find on campus employment

7. Partying Issues Ways to cope Alcohol, Tobacco, and other drugs
Too much fun and not enough studying
Late hours
Blowing off class
Ways to cope
Socialize in moderation
Complete school work before going out
Set a limit and know when enough is enough
Don’t drink in excess
Contact Health and Wellness Center

8. Private Matters Issues Ways to cope Roommate troubles
Death in the family
Dealing with a breakup or heartbreak
Unplanned pregnancy
Ways to cope
Communication is key!
Talk about issues early and seek help
Utilize on campus resources
Develop a support group (family and friends)

9. Did you know?

10. Campus Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services: Commonwealth Hall, Lower Level S. New Street, West Chester, PA , Individual and group services.
Department of Public Safety: Peoples Building 690 South Church Street West Chester, PA Crime reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus.
Learning Assistance Resource Center: 224 Lawrence Center West Chester, PA Tutoring, study skills and more.
Office of Student Conduct: Sykes Student Union, Room W. Rosedale Ave West Chester, PA 19382,
Multicultural Center: Sykes Student Union, Room 003 West Chester, PA 19382, Services promoting academic achievement and personal well being.
Office of Social Equity: 13/15 University Avenue West Chester, PA Mediation and investigation of complaints of harassment and discrimination.

11. Campus Resources cont’d.
Campus Recreation: 275 North Campus Dr. West Chester, PA
Student Health and Wellness Services: Commonwealth Hall, Ground Floor
Twardowski Career Development Center: 225 Lawrence Center S. New Street West Chester, PA
Center for Women & Gender Equity: Lawrence Center, Room West Chester, PA Resources, support, referrals for all women's issues.
Writing Center: FHG Library Room 251 West Chester, PA Writing assistance start to finish.
Financial Aid Office: 25 University Avenue, Suite 030 West Chester, PA
Scholarships: