https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n With student success and wellbeing in mind, what is your top recommendation for incoming child and youth care students to support their transition into the program? That is, what piece of advice would you give to incoming students? Be sure to explain the why. en-us 2022-03-28 20:24:24 UTC 2025-12-07 17:26:57 UTC hello@padlet.com chrissydeckers https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125343573 My top recommendation is to take the time to get to know your classmates. 

Why? They will be a source of support for you throughout your first year. Through your connections you will come to see that when you have questions or are struggling they often are too. You're not alone and it can be really reassuring to know this! But they're an important part of your support network, and together you can support and cheer one another on to overcome any challenges you face. 

CD]]> 2022-04-01 12:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125343573 j2r8wh69hk https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125717217 My top recommendation for an incoming child and youth student is to seek out a counsellor at the beginning of the semester. It’s a great way to start talking about anything that’s going on in your life and setting up goals for yourself and healthy habits. If you don’t end up signing up for an appointment right away and are going through a struggle or need to speak to someone, the counselling resource the College offers is a great free no-cost for you to benefit from! 

JB ]]> 2022-04-01 16:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125717217 katiemcgrory99 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125723421 I would tell incoming students to take a deep breath when school starts to feel overwhelming and give yourself a break to reset. Knowing your personal limits will help you be successful, and it's OK to ask for help. 

Use all the time management tools that your teachers provide to your advantage. Set goals and make semester plans; they will be your best friend! The best way to keep stress and anxiety levels down is to know what you have due and give yourself loads of time to complete it. There are so many resources to help us be successful; use them to your advantage! 

KM]]> 2022-04-01 16:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125723421 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125724293 As a first year student the first thing I would recommend is to ensure you are present for class as much as possible. Connecting with professors verbally and also seeing what they are presenting and participating is a good way to maximize your learning. 
The second thing I would recommend is to find a peer you connect well with. The support of a friend going through the same classes and workload as you is really helpful. This can be done with a peer mentor or with a peer from class. For me this has helped make my first semester much easier.

NM]]> 2022-04-01 16:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125724293 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125739578 My top recommendation for a first year student would be to seek out for help when needed and do not hesitate to ask questions. it can be intimidating to reach out to your professor for the first time but they are happy to help clarify with any questions you have. There are also various resources that are very helpful and don't be intimidated to reach out to them.
DA]]> 2022-04-01 16:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125739578 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125748766 As a first year students, my top recommendations to new comer CYC students  to take deep breath and ought to set a personal and academic goals in order to get success in child and youth care program.
 Addition to this, they should set time management tools so that can accomplish their study plans in particular time. Another point to be made is that they should seek out for help from peers and teacher when needed and never feel hesitation to ask any questions which in turn help them to reduce their stress and anxiety. Making appointments with professors is a great way to telling your curriculum problems to broader their knowledge.

HK]]> 2022-04-01 16:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125748766 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125763555 As a first year student the first thing I would recommend to incoming Child and Youth Care students is -  Be present, make time for your education as well as yourself, and get to know your classmates as they will be one of your biggest supports. 
You never know if you may miss a little bit of information by not attending class which could help you on a future quiz, test, assignment. Etc. 
By finding a balance between school and yourself, you hopefully wont get stressed out as much.
Knowing your classmates will help you greatly as you are all going through this together, they can share their insight as well as you sharing your own. 
This has helped me greatly by doing all these, it has defiantly helped getting through the first semester. 

CN]]> 2022-04-01 16:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125763555 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125774975 My top recommendation after my first year is mange your time properly. I think that this is very important because with our daily life's things get to be a lot for many people. And if you do not set time a side for  things like homework, reading, and self care, maintaining a balanced life is key especially  if your working or have a family. It is important to stay on track and making a schedule to fit everything in helps to make sure you stay on track.  
CNA]]> 2022-04-01 17:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125774975 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125796220 As a first-year international student, I would recommend is to take everything easy. Its been really hard for me to keep up with my studies and part-time job initially. Moving out from my home country was a big step for me. But now with all the support, I get, as friends as well as teachers im doing pretty good. So no matter things get hard, It's going to be okay. Your mental health is more important than everything else.
Jeen Simon]]> 2022-04-01 17:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125796220 hiteshsargara7313 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125799650 For new students going to choose Cyc course I would  love to give advice to them  that Be ready to accept new challenges and know your classmates. Moreover, try to enhance your time management skills in you. The reason why all this things are important to me bacause working as a child and youth care worker needs many skills and person have to do new things as per the child and youth's background. Knowing your classmates can help us to make bond and working together can gives me  some great results and management skills helps me to complete my part in field work.

HS]]> 2022-04-01 17:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125799650 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125802316 My top recommendations for everyone is that be very conscious about the time. time management is very essential in order to maintain our student life. We have to find time for everything. Work Study balance is what we want to focus. We must find time for our interest as well. We have to have a good connection between teachers and classmates too. Life is so simple and live it happily. Mental health is what really matters.
Sachu Joseph]]> 2022-04-01 17:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125802316 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125809058 As a first year student in the child and youth care program, I would recommend that new students to the program prepare by creating a semester planner for all their classes.
I had no idea how much this actually helped me stay on track with all my assignments, tests, and quizzes. It was easy to set up, i was also able to arrange my classes by day also color; which helped me so much when looking for a specific assignment. Having a semester planner allowed me not only to stay on track with my tasks but also allowed me to set goals for myself and also allow personal time for my children which in return was the best reward! The most important thing to remember is "Have Fun", speak up; and be a ChangeMaker! 
TA]]> 2022-04-01 17:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125809058 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125810898 For starting out in your first year, it's not as scary as you think. There are plenty of people to help you if you need it. Just remember that you're probably not the only person who needs to know that question you are wanting to ask. Time management is a good skill to have and keep focused on the prize at the end because you can do this. Enjoy your time because it goes by really quickly and the next thing you know you'll be out in the field doing what you love and worked so hard for. 

JR]]> 2022-04-01 17:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125810898 gelabhumimanoj https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125823186 As a first-year student in CYC, my main advice is that you take the time to understand what your goals are for this semester and then try to write them down in a semester planner, which you can readily access on our college website. If you know your classmates, it will be extremely beneficial to you because you will have someone to rely on if you ever miss a class, and trust me, having classmates has greatly aided me. However, if you do not know any of your classmates, you will have peer mentors who can assist and guide you in any of your problems. You simply need to schedule an appointment with them, and finally, I would advise you not to stress out because, while it may seem overwhelming at times, you will finish your work on time. Simply plan ahead of time and, if it helps, create "TO-DO LISTS," which has so far been effective in keeping me on track.

BG]]> 2022-04-01 17:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125823186 https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125893868 My top recommendation for incoming students is that do everything with dedication. As a child and youth care, you should have the enthusiasm to learn and earn aspects of mental health. If we gain knowledge with passion and curiosity it is understandable to study. And do plan the time management, this will enable us to submit our assignment on time.]]> 2022-04-01 18:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chrissydeckers/14gfxe1hrgjyn82n/wish/2125893868