JAN 2010 |
VOL 6 ISSUE 1
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The Freshmen Year Excitement Continues.......for Most By Patrick Stack, D.Min., director of counseling Most freshmen have had enough of the holiday break. They are itching to get back to campus, and commence with seeing friends, going to school, and moving forward with academic careers. Some freshmen are not sure if this school stuff is right for them. Perhaps disappointing first semester grades, renewed friendships from high school days, or doubts about a declared major are contributing to indifference about returning to Webster. If your student is experiencing indifference, suggest they speak to a counselor in the Health Service/Counseling Center, located in a house at 540 Garden Avenue (near the bookstore). All sessions are confidential. Often a session or two will help students regain a sense of enthusiasm and purpose. Some students will object to speaking with a counselor. The objecting student may challenge your suggestion with a comment such as, “What, do you think I am crazy?” Keep your cool and just respond, “No, there are professionally trained therapists at the University to listen and help sort out whatever is going on within you.” Remind your student that there is no fee to utilize the counseling services. Feel free to contact me with any concerns. I can be reached at stackpa@webster.edu or 314-968-7030. |
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