Your student is home for the holidays.
While there’s plenty of time for celebrating, it's also a good opportunity to discuss their time at Creighton. My best recommendation: Keep the conversation simple.
You can start with a single question: “If the last semester was a traffic light, how would you describe it?”
Based on how your students described their semester, we have some suggestions on where this conversation can go.
College is the time to be challenged and to test the depths of your knowledge. Even if things are going well, you can remind your students of the importance of time management, socializing and taking care of their physical and mental health.
Start with the above advice. If students share specific problems or areas that they’d like to improve, ask them if they've put together a plan for next semester.
If students have goals that they’d like to discuss for the upcoming semester, encourage them to visit the Success Center located in the lower level of the Reinert Alumni Memorial Library. They can also email success@creighton.edu.
It may be a little scary for your students to admit that they had a red-light semester. These students may be feeling increased stress and pressure. Use this opportunity to listen and offer support. The way you react to a red-light semester can set the tone for future challenges and problem solving.
Here are some tips:
After you’ve had this discussion, set some expectations about when they would like you to bring up school again. Maybe it’s not until after break. Maybe they don’t' want you to bring school up until two weeks into classes. Setting this expectation can help you and your student enjoy their holiday break.
Take this time to rest, rejuvenate, and make memories with your student!
— Anne DeLuca, MA, Director of the Office of Student and Family Support
Learning to ask for help or learning that it is ok to ask a question is a part of the adulting process at college. We are here to help students thrive at Creighton.
Need help? Have a question? Students and Families can make good use of the Success Center Support Desk by calling 402.280.1212 or via email at successcenter@creighton.edu.