New Student Issues
Students preparing to dive into college for the first time may have a lot of things on their minds, such as:

• Feeling sad about leaving established friends and family at home
  
• Concern about issues of "belonging" and finding a comfortable place on campus
  
• Excitement coupled with anxiety about making a fresh start
  
• Worry about academics being "hard" and beyond their abilities
  
• Thinking about what type of first impression they'll make
  
• Concern about roommates and housing (if living on campus)
  
• Wondering what to pack and what to leave at home since space will be limited
  
• Possibly transitioning into a long-distance relationship or deciding to end a current relationship
  
• Financial worries — wondering if they'll be able to make enough during the summer and also how much they'll need to work once school begins
  
• What to expect during orientation and what questions to ask so they'll be prepared for the fall semester