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Charlotte
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How do I get better acclimated with the community resources once I move into college?
I'm moving to Hyde Park, NY
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Alexandria Siegers
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Hey Charlotte,
I am not sure I understand your question fully, but hopefully I am on the right track. So, you're asking how to adjust to the new community and services in your new home town when you move for college?
Firstly, I think this is a great question. I always encourage my students to make the most of all the resources they have available to them at college - there are often so many services students don't even know about!
The services and resources available will vary a LOT depending on where you are living, and what school you are going to, so hopefully someone will be able to provide information specific to Hyde Park, NY, and to your college (if you can provide that information). I often find that students don't think certain services or resources are 'for them', but most of the time they absolutely are, and there is zero harm in asking and finding out more. The staff at your college want you to succeed and what to help you on your journey, so let them!
A few places that I like to check out, and that often have people who can help talk to you and direct you include:
- The Library: Librarians are professionals that help people find information and resources. Even if the information you're looking for isn't in the library itself, the librarians will likely know where you can go to find more.
- Student services: Most colleges have a whole range of programs and services specifically designed for their students including career advice, mental health support, learning support, and social programs.
- Clubs and societies: Most colleges have a thriving clubs and societies scene. While it can sometimes be intimitating to go to campus events by yourself, it can also be a great way to meet like-minded people and try new things. Often the people you meet will have navigated the same systems and problems that you are trying to navigate.
- Special interest groups of places: Again, depending on where you are and your specific college, there are likely to be groups and activities for lots of niche and specialised activities. I always encourage students to try new things and deep dive into interest areas while they can. Balinese gamelan orchestra? K-Pop dance class? Gold and rock fossicking group? Being in a new place is an exciting time to try on some new activities and meet some new people.
I think the most important thing, though, is to be patient and give yourself some grace. Moving city and starting a new degree program can be hugely overwhelming - so much new information! Don't feel like you need to do it all on your own. And when you are encountering bureaucratic or institutional road blocks, don't give up, and try and lean on the college's resources - they're there for a reason!
Good luck with the move and with the next phase of your educational journey.
I am not sure I understand your question fully, but hopefully I am on the right track. So, you're asking how to adjust to the new community and services in your new home town when you move for college?
Firstly, I think this is a great question. I always encourage my students to make the most of all the resources they have available to them at college - there are often so many services students don't even know about!
The services and resources available will vary a LOT depending on where you are living, and what school you are going to, so hopefully someone will be able to provide information specific to Hyde Park, NY, and to your college (if you can provide that information). I often find that students don't think certain services or resources are 'for them', but most of the time they absolutely are, and there is zero harm in asking and finding out more. The staff at your college want you to succeed and what to help you on your journey, so let them!
A few places that I like to check out, and that often have people who can help talk to you and direct you include:
- The Library: Librarians are professionals that help people find information and resources. Even if the information you're looking for isn't in the library itself, the librarians will likely know where you can go to find more.
- Student services: Most colleges have a whole range of programs and services specifically designed for their students including career advice, mental health support, learning support, and social programs.
- Clubs and societies: Most colleges have a thriving clubs and societies scene. While it can sometimes be intimitating to go to campus events by yourself, it can also be a great way to meet like-minded people and try new things. Often the people you meet will have navigated the same systems and problems that you are trying to navigate.
- Special interest groups of places: Again, depending on where you are and your specific college, there are likely to be groups and activities for lots of niche and specialised activities. I always encourage students to try new things and deep dive into interest areas while they can. Balinese gamelan orchestra? K-Pop dance class? Gold and rock fossicking group? Being in a new place is an exciting time to try on some new activities and meet some new people.
I think the most important thing, though, is to be patient and give yourself some grace. Moving city and starting a new degree program can be hugely overwhelming - so much new information! Don't feel like you need to do it all on your own. And when you are encountering bureaucratic or institutional road blocks, don't give up, and try and lean on the college's resources - they're there for a reason!
Good luck with the move and with the next phase of your educational journey.
Michelle M.
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Hello, Charlotte !
To become acquainted with resources at college, you can first explore all the on campus resources. Visit all of the buildings and orientate yourself to the locations of the campus store, clinic, library, your major department, activities calendars and the financial aid office. It will be important to learn your campus first and than you can explore your community.
Depending on what your major will be, you should find community groups and organizations connected to your major. Find out where the local Public Library is, too as sometimes they offer programs. All information about resources for New Hyde Park are also on the internet. You didn't mention what exact resources you are concerned about.
Take a walk or drive through town to see what businesses, stores and eateries are there. Watch videos on You Tube about New Hyde Park as well as videos about the college you will attend. Do a search on Linked In for the specific resources you have in mind. But the best way to do this is to gradually learn what's out there when you need it. If you need something in the community, ask someone on campus as they probably know the area well.
Find out who will oversee Move In Day (if you'll be living in the Dorms) and if you have any questions, you can ask the person on Move In Day. You won't be alone in your new town, so rest assured, you'll have lots of support.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
To become acquainted with resources at college, you can first explore all the on campus resources. Visit all of the buildings and orientate yourself to the locations of the campus store, clinic, library, your major department, activities calendars and the financial aid office. It will be important to learn your campus first and than you can explore your community.
Depending on what your major will be, you should find community groups and organizations connected to your major. Find out where the local Public Library is, too as sometimes they offer programs. All information about resources for New Hyde Park are also on the internet. You didn't mention what exact resources you are concerned about.
Take a walk or drive through town to see what businesses, stores and eateries are there. Watch videos on You Tube about New Hyde Park as well as videos about the college you will attend. Do a search on Linked In for the specific resources you have in mind. But the best way to do this is to gradually learn what's out there when you need it. If you need something in the community, ask someone on campus as they probably know the area well.
Find out who will oversee Move In Day (if you'll be living in the Dorms) and if you have any questions, you can ask the person on Move In Day. You won't be alone in your new town, so rest assured, you'll have lots of support.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !