First-Year Transition Issues: How Advisors Can Positively Impact A Student’s First Term

Description  Overview “Transitioning from high school to college is a phase that every student must face at one point in their life. Because of the differences in high school life and college life, the transition comes with a myriad of challenges. Notwithstanding personal problems that anyone may have, there are common problems that every freshmen face. While some of these challenges may be mild, some issues might run deeper and if they fail to attend them in a right way.” - Rick Riddle When academic advisors set clear expectations on common speedbumps such as the financial aid process or taking online classes, students have a greater chance to succeed. The reality is that students are enrolling in college who are not fully equipped to manage their new set of expectations. Many have never had to apply to go to school before. Most have not taken an online class or had to be a self-starter when it comes to their assignments. There is a gap between what students think they know