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 Homesickness
 Work
 Academic
 Partying
 Financial
Stress
Issues
and school
 Private
Matters
 Issues
o Drastic Transition
o New environment
o Feelings of isolation and
loneliness
o Anxiety
 Ways
to cope
o Make new friends
o Schedule calls home on
certain days
o Join clubs and
organizations
o Explore and get familiar
with the campus
o Bring something from
home to keep in the dorm
room
 Issues
o Greater academic demands
o More academic
independence and
responsibility
o Higher expectations
o Feelings of being
overwhelmed and
unprepared
 Ways
to cope
o Keep up with school work (2
hours of studying for every
one hour in class)
o Seek help early (talk with
professors / get a tutor)
o Get at least 7 hours of sleep
o Plan out semester and use a
planner
o Stay in contact with loved
ones at home
 Issues
 Ways
to cope
o Lack of support from family
o Scholarships
o Textbook costs
o Make a budget and setting
o Excessive spending
o Tuition and fees
spending limit
o Rent textbooks or buy used
o Financial Aid office
o Apply for Work Study
 Issues
o Stress of job and school
o Busy schedule/Lack of free
time
 Ways
to cope
o Set realistic academic
expectations
o Know your goals
o Unable to prioritize
o Reduce work hours if possible
o Difficult building connections
o Save money over school
to campus
breaks
o Find on campus employment
 Issues
o Alcohol, Tobacco, and other
drugs
o Too much fun and not enough
studying
o Late hours
o Blowing off class
 Ways
to cope
o Socialize in moderation
o Complete school work before
going out
o Set a limit and know when
enough is enough
o Don’t drink in excess
o Contact Health and Wellness
Center
 Issues
 Ways
to cope
o Roommate troubles
o Communication is key!
o Death in the family
o Talk about issues early and
o Dealing with a breakup or
heartbreak
o Unplanned pregnancy
seek help
o Utilize on campus resources
o Develop a support group
(family and friends)
http://www.duck9.com/College-Student-Drop-Out-Rates.htm
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Counseling and Psychological Services: Lawrence 241, 610-436-2301.
Individual and group services. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.cou/
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Department of Public Safety: 690 S. Church St. 610-436-3311. Crime
reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus.
http://www.wcupa.edu/dps/
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Learning Assistance Resource Center: Lawrence 223, 610-436-2535.
Tutoring, study skills and more. http://www.wcupa.edu/ussss/larc/
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Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Assistance: Sykes 238, 610-436-3511
http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.jud/
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Office of Multicultural Affairs: Sykes 003, 610-436-3273. Services
promoting academic achievement and personal well being.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/stu.mca/default.asp
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Office of Social Equity: 13-15 University Ave. 610-436-2433. Mediation and
investigation of complaints of harassment and discrimination.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/social.equity/
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Campus Recreation: Ehinger Gym Rm 133
http://www.wcupa.edu/CampusRec/default.asp
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Student Health and Wellness Services: Wayne Hall, 2nd Floor 610-4362509 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.inf/
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Twardowski Career Development Center: Lawrence 106, 610-436-2501
http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/STU.CAR/
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Women's Center: Lawrence Rm 100, 2nd floor. 610-436-2122. Resources,
support, referrals for all women's issues.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.wce/
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Writing Center: Lawrence 214 610-436-5664. Writing assistance start to finish.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_Academics/writingcenter/
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Financial Aid Office: 25 University Ave. 610-436-2627
http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/FIN_AID/
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Scholarships: http://www.wcufoundation.org/scholarships/