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Conversation Starters

Conversation Starters

 

Issues, challenges, and choices

During college, students are faced with many choices and challenges.  Values can be tested as students are exposed to new experiences.  Below are some topics and information for having conversations with your students.  This is not intended to be an all inclusive list.

 

General questions to be supportive

  • Tell me about your classes.
  • What activities have you participated in this week?
  • Tell me about the people on your floor/hall, or in your apartment.
  • Did you attend all your classes this week?  If not, why not?
  • What can I do to help?

 

Other Concerns

 

Where is the student employment paycheck going?  Who is paying for books?  What students should do with all the credit card offers that come in the mail.

  • Academic Expectations and Pressures
  • Choosing a major and career path
  • Grades
  • Alcohol
  • Personal Safety

 

Petty theft is the most frequent crime on campus and is often preventable.

  • Physical and emotional health
  • Study Abroad

 

 

 

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