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Academic
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Personal
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Advisor's
Role
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Freshmen
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Fearful
of failing
Unsure of requirements
Confused or unrealistic expectations
New academic demands
Vague career goals
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Managing
emotions
Finding a social fit
Exposure to new values
Increased financial worries
Separation from family
Adjusting to life changes
Anxious/vulnerable
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Be
accessible
Be a good listener
Provide support
Give information on
requirements, courses
Be nonjudgmental
Make referrals
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Sophomore
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More aware
of expectations
Tired of school
Impatient to get into major
Pressure to find a major
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Mixed
confidence level
Increased self-awareness
Developing support systems
Campus involvement
More relaxed
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Encourage
further exploration
Help with assessment of skills
Focus options on realistic choices
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Junior
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Settled
into a major or desperately seeking one
Looking for enhancements (e.g.,
minor or double major)
Developing faculty relations
Application of learning
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Balance
of work, study, and free time
More confident
Looking beyond college
Leadership roles in organizations
Romantic involvement
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Begin
mentor relationship
Encourage responsibilities
Provide information on graduate school/careers
Encourage creativity to enhance degree
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Senior
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Winding
down
Applying and integrating knowledge
Commencing job search/preparing
for grad school
Graduation audit
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Nervous
Stressed
Unsure of future
Transition to independent adult
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Assist
with graduation audit
Prepare student to make transition
Continue discussion of career
Continue mentor relationship
Write recommendations
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