Issue:
Feelings of confusion and uncertainty may arise at the start of Sophomore Year; uncertainty about whether you want to be in college
Solution:
Talk with academic advisor about why you are here and what your plan is to graduate. Make attainable goals and objectives for your second year.
Issue:
Undeclared students may have feelings of anxiety because they are not sure what major to choose. Uncertain if major chosen is the right choice.
Solution:
Talk with an academic advisor and/or contact the Career Services Center to take an interest assessment.
Issue:
Less attention is focused on second year students about expectations and how things work
Solution:
Ask faculty/staff questions about things you are uncertain about.
September
Issue:
Making connections to the campus community is not as easy as it was during your first year because there aren’t many programs aimed at sophomores
Solution:
Check out the Student Life website to find ways to get involved. Take advantage of campus events.
Issue:
Stress and being overwhelmed is starting to take you on an emotional roller coaster
Solution:
Take care of your emotional well-being by visiting the Counseling and Psychological Services.
Issue:
Overwhelmed with trying to stay keep things prioritized and remembering class assignments and events. Increased procrastination.
Solution:
Purchase a planner from the bookstore to keep assignments and activities organized.
October
Issue:
Anxiety over mid-terms and projects due at the halfway point of the semester.
Solution:
Contact the Math and Writing Center, Multicultural Relations and Oak Hall for tutoring. Set up meetings with professors to discuss your success in the class.
Issue:
Homesickness and need of family support
Solution:
Attend Family Weekend activities hosted by New Student Programs.
November
Issue:
Economic anxiety: Funds are beginning to run out
Solution:
Search for on-campus job opportunities and create a budget
Issue:
Stress is starting to accumulate because the semester is about to end; worry about grades for the end of the semester
Solution:
Meet with your professors to talk about your progress in the class; start studying for finals early.
Issue:
Registration for Spring classes; feelings of uncertainty about major and what classes are needed.
Solution:
Meet with academic advisor
December
Issue:
Anxiety and fear increase as final exams and papers are due
Solution:
Write down all deadlines on a calendar and set aside time to study for test and prepare papers.
Issue:
Holiday depression; anxiety about seeing family over the holidays
Solution:
Visit the Counseling Center on campus; communicate feelings to family and engage in a healthy dialogue.
January
Issue:
Getting back into the groove of going to class, homework, studying, and co-curricular commitments
Solution:
Create a new calendar with all the new dates and times of commitments, test, and assignments for the semester.
February
Issue:
Thoughts of not having anything in common with friends made during first year of college.
Solution:
Look into ways to meet different people. Check out involvement opportunities and service projects on the CLCE website.
Issue:
Anxiety about career interest/internship
Solution:
Visit the Career Services to receive help with resume building, career/internship information
Issue:
Interest in Study Abroad but not sure how to go about it
Solution:
Visit the Study Abroad office and talk about possible options
Issue:
Anxiety about funding for next school term
Solution:
Look for information about scholarships/grants on the scholarship website;
March
Issue:
Spring Break is approaching and no plans have been made
Solution:
Consider using your spring break to do something constructive; Check out information about Alternative Spring Break
Issue:
Unsupervised Spring Break trip
Solution:
Be responsible; Discuss the logistics of trips with other attendees (financial, travel, etc.)
Issue:
Thinking about moving off-campus next year
Solution:
Make a pros and cons list about moving off-campus; Create a budget plan
April
Issue:
Mid-terms are approaching and procrastination increased due to Spring Break
Solution:
Keep track of test dates; Visit the Enhanced Learning Center
Issue:
Registration for Fall Classes
Solution:
Meet with Academic Advisor
Issue:
Social events add to procrastination and lack of focus
Solution:
Remember priorities
May
Issue:
Plans for the summer
Solution:
Consider taking summer classes; talk with Academic Advisor; Visit Career Services to find a summer job