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This
monthly planning guide is a supplement to the
ResidentAssistant.com. For each month, you will
find links to programs on the site as well as
programming ideas and other information. Please
let me know if you have suggestions for this
feature.
Programming
Ideas for April
Contents
of this April Planning Page:
Issues
Students May Face In the Month of April
As
you plan your programs, keep in mind that there
are "seasonal student issues" that
you can program around. Keep these in mind as
you determine what programs to offer. These
may also help you identify issues your residents
might be going through.
April
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Increasing job worries
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Increased sicknesses
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High
academic pressures (finals, papers, etc)
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Warmer weather may increase the fear and realistic threat of
sexual assault (though it can strike at any time...not just in the
spring)
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Burn
out, lack of motivation, spring fever
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Health problems and physical appearance problems arise with warmer
weather
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Social pressures increase (formals, parties)
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Spring brings out love....everyone wants to be in it. This
brings issues for those who are, AND those who aren’t.(dating/relationship programming, or alternative
activities)
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Financial strain from spring break effects social life
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First-year readjustment to home
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Program
Ideas & Links
Based
on the above issues, here are some
ideas for programming, some of which are linked
to programs on the site.
Programming
Ideas
- Counseling/Vocational
- Health and Wellness
- Motivational Techniques
- Recrational Activities
- Class information session
- Spring Social
- Coping with Curfews
- Safety and Security
April
Calendar
Use
the April Calendar ,
which has theme months, theme weeks, and numerous
dates to come up with additional ideas.
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