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I think they want to have at least a few people, at least 2-3 people, who they feel they can always
go to if they have any questions or concerns, or just people who can act just as sounding boards. So It's
just very helpful.
They need to know they're welcome. They need to know there are resources to help them.
They need to know they're not alone. And they need to know there are friendly welcoming
faces. They need to know they can succeed.
So for students to feel that a sense of community on campus is such an important thing, and
allow them to know what resources there are on campus to give them that sense of community
I feel is what keeps students at PSU. To find, you know, friends and other members of this
community that you feel a part of is truly what makes your college experience.
I think it's okay to say I don't know and I need help. What we see a lot of is
that by the time students have dug themselves such a big hole is because they spent
a term, maybe a year or two years not asking questions because they're afraid to ask
questions. So I think the big thing is If you don't know, ask questions. There are
plenty of folks around that even if we don't know we'll know the folks who do know.
The best advice I can give is to start to do career research early on, and to look to see what
opportunities exist. take assessments, talk to career counselors early on and then start researching.
Go to career fairs, go to those things that employers attend and see what they're looking
for, what jobs exist and then they can get motivated and say, Oh I see this as an opportunity
Don't be afraid to see instructors, use their office hours, do an internship, get
involved on campus, and enjoy your time while you're here, , and enjoy the fact that you
have all of these people at your fingertips just waiting to help you. Academic advisers
are nice people and we want to see you. Go Viks!