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connected to the university and get excited about their time at UM.
"It's important for students to know that they're not alone and that
there are people all over the place who want to help them be their
best selves in their first year," Wood-Warren says.
LEARNING TO ASK FOR HELP
IS A CRITICAL SKILL
Wood-Warren wants to normalize asking for help.
"The vast majority of students need some help. That's just the nature
of what we're doing here. Being a university student is a new experi-
ence," Wood-Warren says.
The university offers a wide range of supports and services, from ac-
ademic advising to health care to spiritual care. But students don't
need to remember every single service.
"Even after orientation, it's okay if students don't know everything.
They just need to remember that the First Year Centre is here to help,"
Wood-Warren says.
In addition to support from staff in the FYC, the Student Transitions
and Success team offers critical peer support through the Charge
Ahead Peer Mentoring Program.
"Sometimes asking a professor or staff member can feel uncom
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fortable or scary," says Usman Rana, Student Transitions Specialist.
"Having a place where students can connect with other students in a
less formal setting is reassuring."
Bison football is a highlight of campus life at UM. SUPPLIED PHOTO
