Getting U Ready: Preparing for the Post-COVID College Journey

Preparing for college is always challenging.  Even in the best of circumstances, college can feel like a foreign country compared to high school – different rules, demanding classes, new relationships, shifting responsibilities.  But in the aftermath of the pandemic, college will be even tougher.  That is why planning properly for the post-COVID campus is more essential than ever before.

This virtual, interactive workshop will help students and their families develop the right “flight plan” for the new college journey.  First, we will discuss the changing dynamics of universities and how hidden challenges and obstacles can be turned into opportunities for students to get ahead.  Then, we will highlight critical skills that successful students learn in order to stay on course and weather most any storm.  Finally, we will provide resources to help you map out goals and contingencies for navigating the first semester, no matter how bumpy the flight gets.

Getting into college is just the first step.  Getting everything you want out of college is the ultimate destination.  We’ll help you get there.

This event is designed for students (and their parents / guardians / responsible family members) who are attending college this year - especially first-year students but suitable for older students as well. This virtual workshop costs $40 per student and up to four of their adult family members.

Presenters:

Scott Romeika is a psychologist and consultant who specializes in working with college students, grad students, and early career adults looking to develop resilience and purpose. He also co-developed and co-teaches the first-year undergraduate course on leadership and teamwork at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Previously, Scott worked in academic affairs and advising at Wharton for 16 years. He understands the challenges and opportunities that college students face, and enjoys helping them transform and flourish.

January Stayton Wuerth is the founder of University Life Coaching. As a Student Success Coach, she works with college students to maximize their university experience through one on one meetings focused on academic and career goals. Once goals are identified, January aids students in developing an action plan to achieve their goals, providing support along the way ensuring they have the confidence and resilience necessary to be successful in their future endeavors. Prior to establishing University Life Coaching, January worked at the University of Pennsylvania for 16 years as the Administrative Director of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology and as an Overseas Program Manager at Penn Abroad.