COUNSELING CENTER SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
What is counseling? Although counseling is not a common practice in many
countries and cultures, in the United States it is often
utilized as a process that is helpful for
dealing with personal stress and difficulties or enhancing personal
growth. At the Towson University counseling center you can discuss your
concerns with someone in a safe, friendly environment. All racial, ethnic,
religious, gender, sexual orientations, and age differences are fully
respected. Why would I meet with a
counselor? Most students experience
concerns at some
point in their academic career. As an international student, you may
experience some that are unique or more intense because you have the added
pressure of adjusting to a new culture, language, and different academic
environment. Here are some examples of what you might like to talk to a
counselor about:
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Adjusting to and understanding a new culture
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Missing family and friends
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Language difficulties
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Academic pressures
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Financial challenges
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Finding time to meet family commitments and
obligations
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Self doubt
- Questioning about whether to stay in this
country or return to your country of origin.
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Relationship issues
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Career decisions
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Dating people from different cultures
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Adjusting to new social situations or living
situations
- Making friends
These are just a few of the
possible concerns that a counselor could help you with. Participation in any of
counseling services is generally private and confidential. This means that
we DO NOT report to any office, individual or group (including family and
friends) unless you give your approval and consent to do so.
Confidentiality is broken only for very specific reasons. Students are encouraged to
discuss any concerns they have about confidentiality with their counselor. |
