College years can be an extremely rewarding and challenging time in a variety of ways for students. 沃拉沃拉大学 offers one-to-one support in many areas to meet the individual needs of each student, 确保他们能够找到成功.
新生的支持
个性化的支持 is available to students from the very beginning of their college experience. WWU’s first-year mentoring program supports students as they transition to college and builds a strong foundation for the rest of their university experience. Mentors check in with students regularly by providing information and helping to develop skills for academic and personal success. They also help connect students with resources related to academics, 健康, 财务状况, 社会的机会, 精神健康. In a survey that asked students about their experience in the mentor program, 一个学生说, “My mentor was my biggest cheerleader this year. I always felt I had someone to lean on and greatly looked forward to our meetings every week.”
精神上的支持
WWU students have access to a team of chaplains who offer comprehensive spiritual support systems to guide them on their personal journeys and challenges “College brings many life changes that can be difficult to process in the context of faith,安德里亚·基尔说, 负责传教的副牧师. Counseling services also provide assistance to students to help them cope with obstacles that may prevent them from being optimally successful in college. The office is staffed by counseling professionals trained and experienced in addressing the needs of university students.
学业和职业支持
学生 can seek specific academic support at any time during their education at WWU. The 学生发展中心 (SDC) is designed to empower students to be active and independent learners. The center provides services including career services, 同侪教导, 残疾人支持服务. Student tutors are typically referred by professors in their areas of speciality and complete required training before beginning work. The SDC tutoring program is certified as an international tutor training program by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).
Career coaching services can also be utilized by students through the SDC. Whether a student hasn’t decided on a major yet or has realized the major they’re in isn’t right for them, career coaches talk through possibilities with students and assist them in making strategic decisions. 学生 can also receive help editing resumes, 寻找工作和实习机会, 撰写高质量的个人陈述. “We work to help students identify their purpose, 调用, 并最终, 他们的职业道路,大卫·林德斯特伦说, 署主任. “We help students realize that it’s okay if they don’t have their plans all figured out yet.”
One of the most integral resources for university students is academic advisement. At WWU, every student is assigned an academic advisor based on their major (or majors!) and programs to help them select the right classes. “Academic advisors are experts in students’ majors and careers paths,卡莱尔·塔加洛说, academic advisement and curriculum coordinator. “When students apply for their first job after graduation, their advisor also becomes a key connection to their career.” Small class sizes also encourage students to talk with their professors. These one-to-one interactions can be a great time to establish rapport and form important professional relationships.
发布于2024年3月18日.
