Lesson 1, Topic 1
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Ask Someone for Help: Need Suggestions?

Not sure who could help? Consider these suggestions! 

Academic Support 

  1. Academic Advisor – Helps with course planning, degree requirements, and academic difficulties.
  2. Professor – Offers subject expertise, mentorship, and research opportunities.
  3. Teaching Assistant (TA) – Supports you with class content, tutoring, and assignments.
  4. Tutor – Provides help in specific subjects through tutoring centers.
  5. Registrar/Registrar’s Office Staff – Manages your transcripts, class registration, and academic records.

Career & Professional Development

  1. Career Counselor/Advisor – Helps with resumes, job searching, interview prep, and career planning.
  2. Internship/Co-op Coordinator – Connects you with internships and experiential learning opportunities.
  3. Alumni Relations Officer – Connects students with alumni for networking and mentoring.
  4. Family Friend/Former Employer – Connect you to jobs and opportunities. 

Personal Development & Wellness

  1. Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker – Supports emotional and mental wellness.
  2. Resident Assistant (RA) – Peer leader in residence halls, helps with social and academic adjustment.
  3. Campus Health Services –  Provides access to physical and mental health providers and services

Support for Specific Populations

  1. TRIO Advisor/Student Support Services Staff – Assists first-gen, low-income, and students with disabilities.
  2. Disability Services Coordinator – Provides accommodations and support for students with disabilities.
  3. Multicultural Affairs Officer/DEI Coordinator – Supports students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Enrichment & Engagement

  1. Peer Mentor – Provides support and encouragement.
  2. Study Abroad Advisor – Assists in planning international education experiences.
  3. Service-Learning/Civic Engagement Coordinator – Helps connect your studies with community work.

Financial Support

  1. Financial Aid Advisor or Counselor – Helps with FAFSA, scholarships, grants, loans, and financial planning.
  2. Bursar/Student Accounts Representative – Manages billing, payments, and tuition balances.

Housing & Basic Needs

  1. Resident Advisor (RA)/Residence Life Staff – Manages on-campus housing placements and residential policies
  2. Emergency Needs Program Staff – Help students access emergency housing, food pantries, and financial assistance for necessities.
  3. Student Affairs/Student Services – Provides referrals and support for personal, academic, and logistical challenges.