FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
This list is designed to answer some of the more common questions about Georgia Highlands College Counseling and Career Services. If you have any further questions, please contact our office.
Does counseling
work?
We certainly believe so, if the conditions are right. A willingness to
change and to take risks is critical to the success of the counseling
process. Unfortunately, by the time many people do decide to seek counseling,
their problems have often existed so long that it has become habitual.
This makes reversing it difficult. The familiar becomes comfortable and
non-threatening. Problems do not surface overnight, nor do solutions.
Give counseling a chance to work.
What kinds
of issues do we handle?
Any issue that causes you concern is appropriate to bring to counseling.
Examples of concerns which students bring to the Counseling and Career
Services department are:
-Low self-esteem
-Feeling overwhelmed or completely stressed out
-Problems with balancing school, work and/or family
-Self-defeating behaviors
-Concerns about grades
-Examining career options
-Studying more effectively
-Eating or sleeping problems
-Coping with loss
-Exploring their sexuality
-Understanding their professors
-Anger management
-Transferring to a senior college or university
Who's
eligible for services?
Services are available to all students who are registered for classes
during the current term. Students who have graduated from Georgia Highlands College
during the past year may also avail themselves of the services offered.
Services are free and confidential.
I'm taking
most of my classes at one of the other campus sites. Can someone come
here?
We are available to any Georgia Highlands College student or recent graduate, regardless
of which campus they take classes. Whenever possible we schedule appointments
at our other sites. Just check with the Center staff or contact us directly
for times we are available to these sites. On occasion students at the
other sites will find it necessary to visit Rome Central Campus since
there are some resources that are simply not available at the other sites.
How do
I make a counseling appointment?
You may visit, call or e-mail the Counseling and Career Services department
for an appointment. Students generally meet with a counselor on a weekly
basis. Appointments for individual counseling sessions are usually 50
minutes to one hour in length. Students are asked to contact us if you
need to cancel or reschedule a session. You have the right to discontinue
counseling at any time; however, we feel it best that you discuss your
intentions with your counselor so that appropriate resources may be suggested.
If you feel uncertain about whether counseling is for you, we suggest
you make an initial appointment to discuss your reservations with a counselor.
There is no obligation to continue.
WHAT IF
I'M TAKING MOST OF MY CLASSES AT ONE OF THE OTHER CAMPUS SITES?
It
doesn't matter. We are available to any Georgia Highlands College student, or recent
graduate, regardless of which campus they take classes. Whenever possible
we schedule appointments at our other sites. Just check with the Center
staff or contact us directly for times we are available to these sites.
On occasion students at the other sites will find it necessary to visit
the Central Campus since there are some resources that are simply not
available at these sites.
Related Links
| How do I find out about the SAT/ISAT? | E-mail: pchunn@highlands.edu or www.collegeboard.com |
| How do I find my advisor? | E-mail: advising@highlands.edu or http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/advising/index.htm |
| Where can I find a list of next semester’s classes? | https://Neo.highlands.edu:9002 |
| Where can I find out about financial aid on line? | E-mail finaid@highlands.edu or http://www.fafsa.ed.gov |
| How do I change my major? | E-Mail: advising@highlands.edu |
| How do I pick a major? | E-Mail:counsel@highlands.edu or http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/counseling/career.htm |
| Who do I ask for transcript request info? | E-Mail:admitme@highlands.edu |
| How do I drop a class? | E-Mail:advising@highlands.edu |
| Where can I find out about entertainment events that are going on at the college? | E-Mail:jspranza@highlands.edu |
| Where can I find out when school holidays are? | http://www.highlands.edu/prospectivestudents/admissions/academic_calendar.htm |
| Where can I find phone numbers for campus divisions? | http://www.highlands.edu/info/contacts.php?alpha=5 |
| What are the hours for the library?Tutorial Center? | http://www.highlands.edu/academics/library/index.htm
http://www.highlands.edu/academics/academicaffairs/success/index.htm |
| Where can I find info on job postings? | http://www.highlands.edu/campuslife/notices/index.htm |
| Where can I get info on when the buy back times for books are? | E-Mail:brogers@highlands.edu
or http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/bookstore/index.htm |
| Where can I find info on parking? | http://www.highlands.edu/campuslife/safety/traffic_info.htm |
| Where can I find descriptions of specific courses? | http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/catalog/index.htm |
| Where can I find an explanation of the tuition and fees? | http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/accounting/feeinfo.htm |
| Where can I find out about clubs and organizations that are available to join? | http://www.highlands.edu/campuslife/life/index.htm |
| Where can I find info on applications and catalogs for other colleges? | E-Mail:
counsel@highlands.edu
|
| Where can I get info about the Compass Test? | E-Mail: pchunn@highlands.edu or tutorial@highlands.edu or http://www.highlands.edu/academics/academicaffairs/success/tutorial/index.htm |
| Where can I find out about career days on campus? | E-Mail: counsel@highlands.edu |
| Who can I contact if I am feeling stressed out or overwhelmed with school? | E-Mail: counsel@highlands.edu |
| Where can I find information about my charger card? | http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/charger/index.htm |
| How can I get info on test anxiety? | E-Mail: counsel@highlands.edu |
| Where can I get info about the nursing program? | E-mail: brees@highlands.edu or http://www.highlands.edu/nursing/ |
| What if I am having personal problems? | http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/counseling/index.htm |
| What if I am ADD or have a specific learning disorder? | E-Mail:
sballeng@highlands.edu
or
http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/disability/index.htm |
| Where can I find information about jobs on campus? | E-Mail: hr@highlands.edu or http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/financialaid/index.htm or |
| Where can I find information about minority students? | http://www.highlands.edu/campuslife/handbook/html/minority_acheivement_program.htm |
| Where can I find information if I am a non-traditional student? |
http://www.highlands.edu/currentstudents/counseling/index.htm |