Universities have a lot of terminology that can be hard to navigate. Because of this, we have put together this document of common college terminology used at Loyola University New Orleans that explains what each means (examples included in our list are FAFSA, FERPA, RA, and Wolf Bucks, to name a few.)
Involvement Opportunities: https://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/student-life-ministry
Virtual Involvement Opportunities: https://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/student-life-ministry/virtual-activities-programming
Calendar of Events: https://loyno.campuslabs.com/engage/events
Leadership Opportunities: https://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/student-life-ministry/student-life/leadership-social-justice
Student Wellbeing
How can you support your first generation student?
Most first year students experience homesickness, academic struggles, loneliness, identity struggles, time management, and many other obstacles.
Unique Needs of First Generation Students: pressure, paperwork, having to navigate on their own, juggling being part of 2 worlds
On Campus Student Support:
University Counseling Center: Helping Students in Distress: A Guide for Parents or Guardians
Pan- American Life Student Success Center: http://success.loyno.edu/
Office of Student Life and Ministry: Pastoral Counseling: https://studentaffairs.loyno.edu/student-life-ministry/ministry/spiritual-companioning
Women’s Resource Center: http://www.loyno.edu/womenscenter/
The Office of Equity and Inclusion: https://diversity.loyno.edu/
Additional Resources:
https://studentlife.umich.edu/parents/article/tips-supporting-your-first-generation-college
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/five-things-families-of-f_b_7959708?guccounter=1
If you are a first generation college student or are supporting someone who is, you can reach out to Committee Member, Grace Kalka for more information at this time (gkkalka@loyno.edu)
More Resources to come soon!