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College organization
Contact leadership of a student organization and club re joining Invite an organization or club member to a cup of tea or coffee to learn more Explore the steps involved in initiating a group or club at your school Local or online organization
Search local news sources for information about events & gatherings (e.g. book clubs) Consider National and Community Services that match your skills, goals, and availability Search for “peer specialist training” opportunities and certification programs that support individuals with similar lived experiences Join mental health advocacy efforts like the JED Foundation Dating or romantic partner
Attend a One Love Relationship Round Up or virtual workshop for authentic conversations about relationship wellness
Share your dating goals with trusted family or peer who could make introductions Check out The UnLonely Project for tools, resources, and programs to get involved through creative expression
Your leave of absence at your own PACE. People, Academics, Care & Engagement Let’s examine A: Academics ACADEMICS: CLASSROOM & EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS In this section, we explore the intellectual stimulation and engagement you may need and crave and which is critical to satisfy even when you step away from college coursework. Your leave of absence can be a time to build academic skills and strategies you felt were missing or lacking as well as a time to maintain the skills about which you felt good. These academic skills, or habits, can also help you in other areas of your life. Goal-setting, time management, note-taking, and meeting deadlines are helpful in school as well with work, relationships. Additionally, even on a leave of absence you may be able to continue your academic pursuits and make progress toward your degree. This section of the guide offers you activities and suggestions for developing your intellectual and thereby emotional wellness during your leave of absence. Take the Academic Skills Priorities Inventory to get started. Your Leave of Absence from College Guide: Taking a Leave at your own PACE • 18
