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Happening Today: How to build healthy friend and roommate relationships |
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Rendezvous Suites A&B
“How to Build Healthy Friend and Roommate Relationships” is a workshop produced by the One Love Foundation, which is dedicated to improving relationship health. This workshop will feature a variety of animated videos highlighting characteristics of friendships and will explore healthy and unhealthy aspects of friend and roommate relationships. Students are invited to come and learn how to build healthy friend and roommate connections.
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Partner with Idaho State to support your student’s mental health. |
All of the local and national data tell us that college students are reporting mental health concerns at higher rates during the pandemic. Your students need to know that, if they are concerned about their mental wellbeing, they are not alone. We have a great student support team at Idaho State! Our counseling services are not only available year-round, but are free to all students. Students who are struggling or just need someone to talk to can complete the voluntary and anonymous Bengals RUOK? questionnaire on the Idaho State Counseling Center webpage. Students can also look into Online Mindfulness Meditation. Meditation is an evidence-based practice for stress management, improving focus, and improving overall health. The demanding times in which we are living provide yet another reason to begin this wellness practice. Offered every Friday through April 29, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on Zoom, no experience necessary, it’s free, and all are welcome! Students may click to Register for Mindfulness Meditation. Upon registration, they will be emailed a Zoom link that will enable them to participate.
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Correction: Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group meets monthly. |
We noticed an error in our last newsletter in the announcement of the support group for survivors of suicide loss. This group meets monthly, on the 2nd Thursday of each month through June 9, 4:00-5:00 p.m., online via Zoom. RSVP is required. Losing a loved one to suicide can be a profoundly painful and isolating experience. The complexity of the emotions can feel overwhelming and often survivors struggle to know who to talk to for fear others won't understand. This group offers an opportunity to engage in discussion designed to help participants gain greater understanding and support. For questions please contact Rick at rickpongratz@isu.edu or by phone at (208) 282-2130.
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Fun is part of the equation. |
It may be hard to believe, but we are now just two weeks away from midterms. It’s important for your student to study and attend class, but socializing and having fun are also critical parts of the health-and-wellbeing equation. Students looking for ways to connect and activities to promote balance and health should check out our UROAR web page. If you have a student who is struggling to find ways to connect, email us at bengalfamilynetwork@isu.edu. We can help!
And thinking about fun, encourage your students to take advantage of Rock Your Midterms, one of the ways students can take control of midterm stress. They can join their fellow students for some relaxing conversation, rejuvenation, and creative expression doing rock painting, which has been shown to be very therapeutic, calming stress and anxiety. Managing stress with a healthy creative outlet may even help your students think more clearly during exams. We hope to see them there! to this: It's time to rock!
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Is your student thinking about a course adjustment? |
March 18, 2022, is the deadline for withdrawing from full-semester courses. Withdrawing from a class can be a strategic move to protect a GPA and to give a student time to regroup, but it can also affect certain types of funding, time to degree-completion, and more. If your student is struggling in a class, there are a number of things that can be done. Encourage your student to talk with someone now about their progress, performance, and (yes!) enjoyment of their coursework. If they would like to make a change or believe it would be in their best interest, encourage them to ask an advisor for help.
And, folks, remember that struggling in a class is not the same as “failing.” We all learn differently and at different speeds. Many of our students are trying to work and/or manage family commitments while also pursuing an education, and that’s not easy. On top of that, some content is simply harder for us to learn than other content—getting a firm grasp on one subject may simply require more or more supported attempts than another. Our student services specialize in helping your students find the support they need to succeed. Let us help. Email your questions or concerns to us at bengalfamilynetwork@isu.edu.
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February is a great time to start planning for fall. |
It may seem premature, but February is a good time to complete their FAFSA for next year and (if they haven’t already) set up an account on BOSS, our Bengal Online Scholarship System. Students can and should check out options on BOSS routinely, but creating an account on BOSS is just a good success move. BOSS automatically sends them an email if it identifies scholarships for which they might qualify. What a perk!
And while they’re thinking about next year, your students should also evaluate their housing options. If your mentees have not thought about on-campus living, you might share this with them: “Students who live on campus have higher grade point averages and higher rates of retention than students living off campus.” That’s something to think about!
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