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Do Now:

Reflect on your worksheet:

Think about a time you felt relaxed and happy in an environment (a classroom, a sports team, with your friends, etc.).

What was it about the situation that made you feel

like you belonged?

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Key Takeaway

I can build my network to include groups, clubs, and people that have something in common with me in order to find a sense of belonging.

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Remember, you should be working on your application next steps throughout the next few months.

NEXT STEPS

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How have you made connections in high school?

After you graduate from high school,

how do you plan to build your network and

form new connections?

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How to Get Involved:

College:

Pro-Pathway:

join student clubs/orgs

join study groups

join a sports team

get a job on campus

attend school events

volunteer

become a Resident Advisor

join community organizations

join a hobby group

join a local sports league

attend community events

volunteer

if available, join a workers’ union

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The Benefits of Getting Involved!

Make friends

Build your network

Help your community

Discover new skills/interests

Develop your time management abilities

Develop your confidence

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How to Get Support:

College:

Pro-Pathway:

Registrar (class enrollment, credits)

Financial Aid Office

Academic Advisor

Campus Counseling

Student Organizations

Tutoring Center

Child Care Center

Food Pantry

Free Health Clinic

Community child care centers

311 non-emergency community services

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For each scenario, reflect on the advice you would give to the individual.

What Would You Do?

It’s Sam’s first week at college upstate, at a predominantly white institution, and he is nervous because he doesn’t know anyone.

He is thinking about transferring to a college near home to be close to his friends. What should he do?

Hint - Think about the steps you have taken in high school to find people with similar interests/identities.

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For each scenario, reflect on the advice you would give to the individual.

What Would You Do?

Bryan just started a job in a new city. His co-workers are much older than him.

He would like to make new friends, but he is unsure of how to do so. What should he do?

Hint: Think about how you have developed a sense of belonging in your community.

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For each scenario, reflect on the advice you would give to the individual.

What Would You Do?

Amber is attending community college part-time and working as a cashier at a grocery store.

She recently had her hours at work cut and is struggling to pay rent and focus on her classes. What should she do?

Hint: Think about what community resources exist for support.

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Mentor Connection

1. Share your high and low from this week with your mentor.

My high from this week was…

My low from this week was…

2. What are two activities you would like to participate in after high school? Why?

I would like to participate in… because…

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Extend

Search for student clubs and organizations that you can join at your top college of choice.

Search for activities/groups that you can join within your community.

College:

Pro-Pathway:

Find at least two activities that interest you

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Extend

What are two activities that interest you? Why?

How will these activities help you grow your network?

Debrief