Midterms, searching for summer internships, and preparing for life after graduation are some of what’s occupying the minds of FirstGen Ahead students. Add to this spending most of college in a virtual environment. Witnessing the human atrocities in Ukraine further adds to an undoubtedly stressful and anxiety-provoking time.
At FirstGen Ahead, we’re sensitive to the myriad of stresses that accompany college students and especially with what’s been happening in our world today. While supportive as we can be, FirstGen Ahead coaches are not licensed therapists. We are here to empower students to successfully transition from college to a career. This can be a challenge when students are coping day-to-day and are less able to prepare for their future careers. In these cases, we encourage students to seek professional help. If needed, for whatever reason, we are open to supporting students who need to take a break from participating in FirstGen Ahead for a specified period of time. We encourage those students to return to FirstGen Ahead when they are able to take advantage of the career support we offer. This issue of the newsletter features a few articles that foster mental well-being.
Susan Gershenfeld, PhD
