Kerr-Heraly writes, "This last point addresses utilizing social skills beyond the classroom. There is a big learning curve when it comes to finding your way through the various bureaucratic and academic services you need at college. And that’s why you need to be brave enough to ask for help. As a new college student, you will have library services, tutoring, counseling, and a myriad of other services are there to help you, but you have to know how to access them."
How can you practice navigating services this week? We encourage you to try! Crosby Scholars provides you opportunities to practice navigating services. Even if your practice doesn't go the way you plan, applaud yourself for trying. Practice builds confidence and helps make a skill feel more natural. As Kerr-Heraly writes, "All of these social skills are part of a quality education. And like the rest of college, it’s an opportunity for growth."
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