The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current, June 12, 1989, Summer, Page 10, Image 10
Help is available College demands can be met By Robin Trimsrchi Staff Reporter For the new student, adjusting to the independence and responsi bilities of university life is one of the tougher challenges of the col lege experience. But advisers say that students can successfully learn to manage the stress and pressures of the university environment Jane Conoiey, associate pro fessor of educational psychology at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, urges students to * ‘access the orientation that is available.” ‘‘Get information,” Conoiey said, “and take seriously that this is a new environment to learn about” Time management is a major concern for college students, Conoiey said. “Demands will be different than in high school,” she said. ‘ 'Plan at least a trial-and-error run at scheduling. Learn to keep to the schedule and reward yourself for your progress.” Ellen Weisinger, assistant pro fessor of leisure studies, suggests that students “be ready and study pro-actively.” “There is a direct relationship between the amount of anxiety ex perienced and the amount of studying one does," Weisinger said. ‘ ‘The more pe-emptive stuff you do, the better you will feel.” The UNL student counseling center provides study-skill work shops to improve academic abil ity. Employees of the center sug gest that students maintain a posi tive attitude and develop personal techniques for time management which can lead to successful stress management Maintaining a sense of “aca demic worth” is another major stress for new students, Conoley said. “Do not overload to begin with,” she said. “Meet your pro fessors, use graduate assistants who hold study sessions and learn how to use the library. “Try to experience success early. Most young students are un sure whether or not they can make it academically,” she said. “They need to know that they are not the only ones who feel this way.” Weisinger warns students to avoid trying to be perfect in aca demies. “Set reasonable expecta tions,” she said. “It isn’t all-or nothing. Be prepared for reality, both the frustrations and the joys of it.” Conoley also advises students to take an “aggressive attitude” toward their paperwork. “When you have forms to fill out and mail piling up, do the tasks or they become a burden,” she said. “You will find that you have more time for other things.” The university offers a variety of services aimed at assisting stu dents in adjusting to college life and in achieving academic suc cess. The Multi-Cultural Affairs Mi nority Assistance Program pro vides services to minority stu dents. The student counseling center provides personal, group, career and academic counseling. The counseling center’s PEER program connects freshmen stu dents with upperclass leaders. The Academic Success Center offers study skill workshops and individ ual tutoring, and the Adult Student Network assists non-traditional students in making the transition to university life. .. After they’ve seen where you eat, where you sleep, and where you go to class, show them what’s going to help you study. The IBM* Personal System/2* is the best way to show your parents just how serious you are about your grades. It’s easy to learn and easy to use, and can help you organize notes, revise papers, produce high-quality graphics, and more. 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He said students should see the Ombudsman “when rules or regula tions seem to handicap normal prob lems and it's not going in the best interests.” The Ombudsman will “mediate for that person and come to a satisfac tory solution for all parties,” he said. Students also should come to the Ombudsman when they have a griev ance about grades, financial aid or believe they are being unjustly treated by a faculty member, he said. Students can come to the office for help in withdrawing from school, he said. I “A family emergency might arise, such as a death in the family, forcing the student to go home and operate the home business,” he said. Normal rules and regulations do not permit the student to withdraw after a certain date without depart mental approval, he said. “The Ombudsman may intervene so the student gets the proper with drawal,” he said. 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