Student Success Coaching Program
Newsletter
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Greetings!
Here we are week 3 of Winter and a new year. We acknowledge that it was a tumultuous start to 2021, please know that we are here to support you.
In this newsletter we focus on wellness. Please keep reading for some insight from students and staff on resources that UC San Diego has to offer.
-Your Success Coaching Family
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In this Newsletter:
- Career and Internship Resources
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Daily Drop-In Workshops
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) hosts daily drop-in workshops and community support forums.
One of the community forums supports first-gen college students. This forum is facilitated by Dr. Salcedo, a CAPS psychologist and first-gen college graduate. Hear from her below!
Additional offices for wellness resources:
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Peer Coach Kat shares her experience with CAPS workshop. |
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I believe the name of the workshop was ‘Coping with Stress during a Pandemic.’ At first I was a little hesitant to go, but my fall quarter was full of unhealthy habits, emotions, and transitions, that I wanted to try these drop ins so I went during week 7. I was the only one there with the psychologist, she welcomed me in, got to know me a little by asking me questions then asked how this quarter was going and I became comfortable really fast and began to vent about just how difficult it had been for me to stay focused. She reassured me that it’s okay to feel like this especially with so many uncertainties going on. She also shared some healthy ways to cope with our feelings and how to get rid of distractions. Then 20 minutes in, another person showed up and we all discussed what coping skills we would like to work on. What I liked the most about this drop in was how easy it was to talk to someone and learn about self-care. I feel like more people should try it out at least once. I remember I felt more positive and hopeful for the rest of the day after the drop in workshop! |
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CAPS Psychologist Dr. Lilian Salcedo shares the support available for first-gen college students. |
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Dr. Salcedo is a direct support to the Student Retention & Success department, including the Student Success Coaching Program.
Our mental health is such a significant component of our overall wellbeing. When we feel our best, we are better able to achieve our academic goals, cultivate and maintain healthy relationships, and navigate challenges more effectively.
I speak from my own lived experience when I say that identifying as first gen can generate a great deal of pride, as it should. It is surely a great accomplishment! At the same time, being the first to do something can come with its own set of challenges. The first gen experience, for some students, can be accompanied by academic shock, cultural shock, financial hardships, family related stressors, lack of social support, lacking a sense of belonging in a college setting, and self-doubt. In the context of a global pandemic, these stressors can certainly be exacerbated.
What I would encourage students to do is to seek help early. By seeking support at the onset of distress, students are able to learn how to access additional campus resources, problem solve, learn new and effective coping skills, implement stress management strategies, and prevent their distress from escalating or getting worse. Our mental health can impact achievement, so addressing it early can also mean less of an impact on our academic performance. CAPS remains available to support students by providing individual and group counseling services. Additionally, we offer daily, drop-in, skill building workshops centered on mental health and wellness as well as drop-in community support forums. I hope students will be willing to reach out and access these resources if they are ever in need of them.
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SSCP Event: Money Matters |
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Learn the essentials of money management and how to create a plan that ensures your financial success.
Wednesday, January 27
3pm PST
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California Coast Credit Union provides no-cost financial education resources and tools for the students of UC San Diego. Established by San Diego teachers in 1929, California Coast is not-for-profit, member owned, and committed to helping to improve the financial wellness of those who reside in the communities we serve.
For more Financial Tools and Resources visit the Cal Coast Corner.
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Need same-day support?
Have a quick question?
Join the Success Coaches during virtual drop-in hours. Every week Monday-Thursday 11am-12pm and 1pm-3pm.
See you in our zoom room!
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Sign-up for workshops through OASIS.
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OASIS Language Arts Tutorial Services provides high-quality, culturally relevant academic support services in writing, reading, and study skills to all UC San Diego students.
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The Academic Achievement Hub is hosting virtual workshops, tutoring and study groups.
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Undergraduate Research Scholarships
1/27, 3:30pm-5pm
Colors of the Brain, in collaboration with The Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind
2/9, 4pm-5:30pm
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Career and Internship Resources |
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Login to Handshake for more information.
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Login to Handshake for more information.
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Conduct faculty-mentored research.
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Cross Cultural Center Events & Announcements
Webinars:
Monday, February 1, 6-7:30 PST
“Alumni Table Talk: Social Justice in Art and Multimedia”
Wednesday, February 3, 7-8 PST
“Conscious Consumerism”
Discussions:
Weeks 3-7: January 21, February 4 & 18, 3pm PST
“ThurGOOD Reads: Acknowledging Our Present”
“Are Prisons Obsolete?” by Angela Y. Davis book discussions
Weeks 4-8: January 27, February 10 & 24, 12-1 PST
“Blacktronika Afrofuturism in Electronic Music with Dr. King Britt”
“Hot Topic Series: Environmental Sustainability”
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Art Receptions:
Week 4: January 27, 2021 5-6:30 pm PST
“Rooted Art, Rooted People”
Art Galleries:
“Ethics, Excess, Extinction: An Art Exhibit by Artworks for Change”
“Michael Bardales Uriostegui Art Gallery”
“Vuhlandes”
Experience the Artwork of film photographer Vuhlandes as he documents the community that he grew up in and as he highlights the beauty of Black lives.
Scholarship:
Jim and Julie Lin Breaking Barriers $1,000 Scholarship
This Scholarship Award celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusion at UC San Diego. It is awarded to a student who has demonstrated skill and passion in developing new programs or initiatives that substantially impact the Cross-Cultural Center and the UC San Diego community.
Application due March 15, 2021
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Every Thursday, Triton Tools and Tidbits is a podcast that is focused on discussing topics that will engage and enrich student life and education.
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The Virtual Student Union acts as a collective portal for ALL the amazing activities and valuable resources that are still available for students.
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Apply now for 2021-2022 undergraduate scholarships.
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