ASC's
Savvy Student Newsletter
June 2022
Welcome to Our New Peer Mentors!
We wanted to take a moment to welcome our two new peer mentors!
Carnesha Ben is a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision student, and joined our Peer Mentor team in May. Her advice to Walden students is to students is to "challenge themselves by stepping out of their comfort zones and to refrain from suffering in silence. Sometimes we may be prone to withdraw and figure things out alone, limiting the chance of establishing meaningful connections with peers, staff, and faculty. It is your journey, so take advantage of all opportunities and resources that come your way. You are not alone on this incredible journey."
Shannon Gentry, a previous peer mentor and undergraduate alumna has decided to continue her journey with Walden University, pursuing a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Marriage, Family, and Couple Counseling. Welcome back to the Peer Mentor team Shannon! Her advice to Walden students is to "be kind to yourself. There will be so many times you will wonder if you have what it takes, if you’re not smart enough to understand, if you can really do this. You do. You are. You can. Schedule yourself time to disconnect and prioritize your self-care. Break up with perfection and remind yourself that you bring your best every day, and sometimes that best might look different from one day to the next!"
Upcoming Events
Self-Care & Finding Balance
Thursday, June 16, 2022
from 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST
With the busy summer season approaching, practicing self-care is more important than ever. During this interactive event, two Walden peer mentors will explain why taking care of yourself is essential to your success as a student and offer tips for working self-care into your hectic schedules.
Building Collaboration Skills
Thursday, July 21, 2022
from 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST
Collaborating with others comes with challenges—but with the right attitude and the right strategies, working with a team can be incredibly rewarding. Join us to learn more about how to get the most out of your next group project.
Are you the first in your family to pursue a doctoral degree?
This module is designed to help you develop a plan for success so you can break generational barriers and reach your doctoral goals.Being Successful as a First-Generation Doctoral Student(Module)
Assertive communication can help you set boundaries and say "no"
This module will prepare you to establish healthy boundaries, communicate your needs to others, and stick to your time management plan.Assertive Communication (Module)
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