Dear Peer

SAMPLE SCENARIO #4

Topic: Being Bullied / Feeling Left Out - social distancing isolation

Quarantine has made it really hard for me to interact with friends and communicate. I feel like I have no close friends to talk to or virtually hang out with, so I’m feeling pretty lonely. How can I change this?

Response: First, it would be a great idea to talk to your family about this so that you still have some people to talk to and confide in. If that doesn’t suit you, you always have a buddy to talk to with Peer Resource! If you’d like, one of our Peer Mentors will connect with you to meet virtually and talk. Not only will they provide a feeling of support, but they’ll also help you find ways to be more interactive in class and make new friends.

If you aren’t comfortable with that, consider making friends during virtual class. For example, if you have a group member for a project or a quick group activity in breakout rooms, you can talk to them and exchange social media to keep in touch! You can also try reconnecting with old friends, catching up, and slowly getting more involved in their lives again.

SAMPLE SCENARIO #1

Topic: School/Academic Issues - productivity, procrastination

I’m having trouble staying focused and being productive. I constantly find myself procrastinating and stressing about due dates. What are some tips to overcome this?

Response: Procrastination is a common obstacle that hinders our productivity. In order to overcome procrastination, we suggest creating a set schedule for your daily tasks, writing down both long-term and short-term goals, and creating incentives to complete work on time. Remember that you can’t finish everything all at once though, so remember to take breaks. A great structure for this is the SMART Goals template.