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Information on resources that specifically support students' mental and emotional health and well-being, including three on-campus resources
Support Systems
Support Systems
Studying away can be a wonderful, transformative experience, but like anything in life it often comes with challenges and periods of struggle. If you utilize mental health support at home, you may need to find new ways to maintain your mental health here. There are many different supportive resources available at Dartmouth.
If you feel that your health or safety is deteriorating, ask for help.
If you feel that your health or safety is deteriorating, ask for help.
The Student Wellness Center
The Student Wellness Center
Students can schedule a wellness check-in with a staff member at the Student Wellness Center (SWC) for a one-on-one conversation that can be very helpful for gaining some clarity and confidence about your ability to navigate transitions and make decisions that fit well with the life you want to create for yourself.
Talk with a SWC staff about things like:
adjusting to changes or challenges in your life
academic stressors
exploring aspects of what makes you uniquely you,
relationships
making tough decisions
identifying sources of meaning and purpose
developing a sense of belonging
creating balance or positive self-care practices
AND literally many, many other topics – anything that matters to you!
How are you doing?
How are you doing?
Pay attention to how you are feeling before, during, and after your program. Anyone can feel fear or anxiety, and especially so when adjusting to a new location, whether domestically or internationally.
If you feel that you are struggling, consider that you are adjusting to an entirely new school and environment. These feelings are common for students who study away and experience what is known as "Culture Shift" - the adjustment to a new place and culture. Read more about strategies to manage culture shift on our website:
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