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How to be
Socially
Successful:
Maximizing
Your College Life
for Future Success
Success
Connect
College
Future
ACE
Presented by Tina Yang & Agnes Gonzalez
From the Counseling Center
1. I feel comfortable communicating
in English without translating from
my mother tongue in my mind.
True (Sit)
False (Stand)
2. I plan to live _____.
On-Campus
(Stand)
Off-Campus
(Sit)
3. I like my food _____.
Non-Spicy (Stand)
Spicy (Sit)
4. I enjoy activities _______.
Outdoor (Stand)
Indoor (Sit)
5. My social life is mainly ___.
In Person (Stand)
Online (Sit)
1. Have you been to the U.S. before?
Are you the first person in your family/
social circle to attend college in the U.S.?
■ This is my first time here ■ I have visited before
I’m the first person in my family/
social circle to study in the U.S.
A relative or friend has studied
in the U.S. before
¤ What have you learned or heard that can be helpful
for all to hear?
Tips
• Make new f r iends.
• Ask for he lp i f needed.
• Learn about the campus resources .
• Mainta in an open and pos i t ive at t i tude .
• Enjoy th is exper ience and the process !
Brief discussion
2. When do you usually arrive
to a meeting?
Early
Right on time
Late
¤ Does it depend on the occasion?
For example, meeting, class, party…etc.
Tips
• Be on t ime for c lasses and meet ings.
• I f you know you ’ l l be la te , i t i s po l i te
to not i fy the person.
• Do not arr ive too ear ly to respect the
t ime o f the host as we l l .
Brief discussion
3. To me, “Let’s (do something)”
means …
• A plan can be made in the moment
• It’s OK to follow up about the details later
• It’s a polite way to end the conversation
Tips
• Don’ t assume and wai t around.
• Fee l f ree to in i t ia te the arrangement.
• Accept that no response may mean
no intent ions.
Brief discussion
4. In what settings would you spend
time with an opposite-sex friend?
• In a group only
• In a group or one-on-one
• None
¤ How do you resolve difference if US cultural norm
is different?
Tips
• Spending t ime a lone w i th an oppos i t e - s ex f r i end
doesn ’ t necessar i l y mean romant i c in t e r es t .
• When in doubt , f ee l f r ee t o c l a r i f y
wi th the person .
• Be hones t about your boundary .
• I f you don ’ t f ee l comfor tab l e engag ing ,
you are not ob l i ga t ed t o do so .
Brief discussion
5. What does dating mean to you?
• Being in a committed relationship
• “Talking” to multiple people in the same time
• It’s not an option
Tips
• Talk openly wi th your partner
about your commitment leve ls .
Brief discussion
6. What does friendship
mean to you?
• Mainly having fun together
• Both fun and sharing thoughts & feelings
¤ In addition to friends, who do you talk to?
Tips
• Have a l i s t o f t rusted people you can
reach out to when needed.
• You can a lso reach out to us ,
the Counse l ing Center .
• We are here for you!
Brief discussion
Open House
4 chairs
Sign in/sign out
at front desk
20 minutes/use
Multiple times a day
Massage Chairs
Sign in/sign out
at front desk
Assistance
for first time users
Relaxing Rhythms-Biofeedback
Group Experience
Counseling Center Services
Individual counseling
Couples counseling
Group counseling
Biofeedback
Relaxation room
Legal advice
We have bilingual
services in
Chinese &
Hungarian
Halladay Bldg. 204
Free & Confidential!
Thank you! Any Questions?
Success
Connect
College
Future
ACE Wish you all a socially
successful college life!
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