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political viewpoints and dress differently. Preparing yourself mentally and recognizing these
transitions as expected will allow you to respond appropriately.
5. Encourage Involvement and Engagement Both In and Out of Class
One of the biggest benefits to college is students have the ability to engage in many opportunities.
Of course, academic success and learning is at the forefront, but students who glean the most from
their collegiate experience invest in both academic and non-academic activities. Clemson has more
than 700 honor societies,
student organizations, clubs
and sports organizations,
and participating in these
opportunities is one way to
augment the undergraduate
experience.
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for Success. NODA National Orientation Directors Association and National Resource Center for The
First-Year Experience & Students in Transition: Columbia, SC.
2.Cawthon, T. (2017). Clemson University: Clemson, SC.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT
• Faculty members have office hours
— encourage your student to go.
• As a student gets to know a faculty
member, it will be easier to ask for
help if trouble is encountered.
• Many residential communities have
strong faculty connections through
Faculty-in-Residence or faculty
friends. Encourage your student
to connect with them, and to
seek out guidance from the faculty
perspective.