A Calm Launch to College
Helping you navigate the first year of college through 1 on 1 coaching
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After speaking with several students and families about their transition to college, I realized something was missing. Students felt ready for college, meaning they were academically strong and had outgrown their high school. However, they did not seem to understand how different college is from high school. Many felt under-prepared and overwhelmed in the first semester. It got me thinking. What do students really need to be successful in their first year of college? What changes do they go through? What challenges do they face?
Through my research and experiences, I determined that students may struggle in any of the following areas:
- Building meaningful relationships from the start
- Adapting to dorm living and acclimating to a new environment
- Managing time and staying organized
- Meeting the pace and expectations of their classes
- Building connections to lay the foundation for their future career
Most of the resources students need are on campus, but they are not accessing them.
I developed a Calm Launch to College to support first-year students in planning and navigating their transition into college. The first year of college can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be if you have a trusted advisor to help you develop a plan and make thoughtful decisions based on your goals. The Lauch curriculum covers planning and managing your schedule, getting involved on campus, developing your academic interests, and building meaningful connections with peers and professors. My personalized coaching helps students adjust to the new college culture both socially & academically. Students will learn to advocate for themselves, be confident in their decisions, and take advantage of opportunities.
A Calm Launch to College includes:
- Initial family meeting
- 3 summer meeting to discuss the transition to college life and set expectations
- 30-60 minute Zoom check-ins with student bi-monthly, with optional drop-in hours
- Mid-semester parent check-in
- Monthly newsletter with resources & checklists