| Student Population | How SDL Courses Help |
Traditional-Aged College Students | - Provide essential academic skills, such as note-taking, critical thinking, and test preparation, ensuring success in their courses.
- Explore various career options, develop job search strategies, and build professional networks.
- Cultivate leadership qualities, such as communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, preparing them for leadership roles in academics and beyond.
- Provide techniques for handling the stress of exams, deadlines, and social pressures, promoting mental well-being and resilience.
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First-Generation Students | - Demystify the college experience, offering guidance on navigating academic and social challenges unique to first-generation students.
- Provide insights into professional environments, offer mentorship opportunities, and help them build confidence in pursuing career goals.
- Empower students to break barriers and become leaders in their fields, fostering resilience and determination.
- Address the unique stressors faced by first-generation students, such as navigating unfamiliar academic systems and balancing family expectations with personal goals.
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Dual-Enrollment Students | - Help students transition smoothly from high school to college, teaching study skills, time management, and effective communication.
- Introduce students to different career paths, assist in setting academic and career goals, and provide insights into the job market.
- Foster confidence, teamwork, and decision-making skills, which are beneficial both in academic settings and future careers.
- Teach coping strategies for managing the transition from high school to college, balancing coursework with extracurricular activities, and handling academic pressure.
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Returning Students | - Assist in readjusting to academic life, refreshing study skills, and managing the challenges of balancing studies with other responsibilities.
- Offer guidance on career transitions, updating skills, and re-entering the job market after a break.
- Leverage students’ life experiences and skills gained outside college, empowering them to take leadership roles in their careers and communities.
- Manage the stress of re-entering school, balancing studies with family and work commitments, and coping with the demands of adult learners.
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International Students | - Assist in adapting to a new academic culture, improving relationship-building skills, and understanding academic expectations.
- Provide insights into the job search process and develop the job search materials (ex. resume), skills, and networking needed to succeed in the US or abroad.
- Facilitate cross-cultural communication, enhance adaptability, and empower them to become leaders in global contexts.
- Offer strategies for coping with culture shock, homesickness, language barriers, and academic pressure in a new environment.
- Provide resources for adapting to a new culture, managing finances, accessing college resources, and building a support network while in college.
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Veterans | - Aid in the transition from military to academic life, offering support in adjusting to academic rigor and connecting with the college community.
- Help translate military skills and experiences into civilian career paths, leveraging talking points during the job search.
- Build on the leadership skills acquired in the military, helping students transition into leadership roles in civilian professions or within veteran communities.
- Offer support in integrating into civilian communities and building a college experience outside of the military.
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