Plan beyond the first year

Plan Beyond the Fir st Semester

• Financial Aid • Advising • Involvemen t

Pr epar e them for their futur e

Financial Assistance is Cr ucial

• Loans and payment plans • Miscellan eous costs • Never pay to apply for financial aid or scholarships • Ask questions – seek advice, but be prepared Know your FActs

Imposter Syndr ome

• Feelings of inadequacy that exist despite success • Recognize these and invite them to seek help • Encourage them to utilize their strengths

It’s OK to change

Always Ask

• Assurance: You are not alone • Remind: Experts are here to help • Invite: Ask questions • No such thing as a dumb question

Seek help ear l y and often

Be Patient

• New experience for all • You take the good; you take the bad • Grace and flexib ility • Experts due to pandemic

Stay focused