Questions to Check in With a New Scholar

Personal

1. How is your spouse/partner/significant other/boyfriend/girlfriend doing?
2. How are your kids (if applicable)?
3. How are your living arrangements?
   1. If you’re having issues with a landlord, lease or leasing arrangement, contact student legal services for assistance.

 
Academics

1. How are you doing with your classes?
2. Depending on answer for number 1, do you need study assistance such as tutoring, SI Session Information, etc.?
3. Is your schedule working out okay for you?
4. How are your professors?
5. Are you finding buddies in the classes who can help you out?
6. Do you know how best to contact your advisor (for your major)?
7. Do you have a go-to area to study with reduced distractions?
8. Are you finding everything on campus okay?

 
Health (Mental, Physical, Emotional)

1. Are you taking care of yourself? Including eating, physical, etc.
2. Do you have dedicated “me time” blocked out in your schedule?
3. What are you doing in your “me time”?
   1. Rec physical fitness classes
   2. Mindspa Body & Mind Room : https://www.depts.ttu.edu/scc/Mind_Body/Description.php
4. Are you sleeping enough?