Prior to working on this journal, complete the following steps:
· Complete the Student Support Center Interactive learning activity.
· The Student Support Center can be accessed through the left navigation menu.
· Read The Importance of a Social Support Network in Achieving Your GoalsLinks to an external site. .
· Watch Social well being – Importance of social connections – Social life – Social interactions Links to an external site. .
· Review the Support Network Scenarios Download Support Network Scenarios.
· Think about how the people described in the Support Network Scenarios sheet could use their support network, instructor, or the UAGC resources for help.
| Reflect
Think about a time in your life when a support network was critical to your success. You will share only what you are comfortable sharing in this assignment.
Creating your own student support network is vital to your success at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Your network should include people who can give you technical support, emotional support, or assignment support.
| Write
To complete your journal,
· Download the Student Support Network Plan Download Student Support Network Plantemplate.
· Respond to each section.
· Save the completed template to your computer and upload it to Waypoint. Be sure to double-check that it was properly saved and successfully uploaded.
In the Student Support Network Plan template, you will:
· Identify an event, situation, or experience in your life where your support network played a critical role in your success.
· Explain two or three specific ways your support network played a critical role in your success.
· Select one scenario from the Support Network Scenarios Links to an external site. . Identify the scenario you have selected and identify two to three strategies a student could use to overcome the stressful situation in the scenario.
· Discuss one way a support network, like an instructor, UAGC student resource, or accountability partner, could help you on your academic journey to earn a degree. This may include resources that could assist you with finding time to study, read, and write.
· Discuss why having a plan is important for handling stressful situations.
· Explain how your social support network can help you during a stressful or challenging time.
· List the social support networks you belong to.
Journal Requirements
· Research and Resource Expectations:
· Sources are not required for your journals.
· Paper Expectations:
· Assignment must be completed using the Student Support Network Plan Download Student Support Network Plantemplate.
· Remember to delete the template prompts before submitting your assignment.