Oppinions about on Campus Counseling

MrFritz99
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:41:48 +0000

Just letting everyone know…

I received a number of private messages each with some very good information.

I went down to FSU to see what I could do to help my son navigate some of the “homesickness” he was experiencing. In the end I think he was a lot more “lonely” than he was homesick. He’s a pretty outgoing kid but hasn’t found “his people” yet.

When I went down there it didn’t help that he was also getting physically sick on top of all the other stuff. I soon figured out that MANY on campus are sick, so it was no surprise.

As for the physically sick, I have to say, while the building certainly is impressive, I wasn’t impressed with the Thagard Health Center. My son is a vocalist at the college of music. He went to the health center barely able to talk his throat was so sore and a KILLER sinus infection. We went on Thursday. They had him see the triage nurse and he was given an appointment for the following Friday? 8 days to get a sick visit? And they wonder why all these kids are sick? I took him to the walk-in as soon as we got out of there. Had and antibiotic in hand within 2hrs and was feeling considerably better by Sunday (5days before his appointment on campus).

Conversely, I have to say I was very impressed with the Counseling center. He was able to go over for a walk-in appointment. Granted we had to wait a while but he was able to see someone that day. They talked for a while and my son seemed to take well to the counselor. They set up for, what the counselor called a “full intake” appointment about a week later. My son has since gone to that appointment and his outlook is much better. Much more positive. He will continue going bi-weekly for one on one sessions and get into some group therapy as well. Obviously they see many students who are having a problem adjusting to this new chapter and they seem to handle it all very well.

All in all it was a productive trip and I’d encourage anyone who’s student is having a difficult time getting into the groove to speak with the people at the counseling center on campus. I’m sure this isn’t all behind my son yet, but he’s certainly headed in a much better direction than he was a couple weeks ago.

Thanks again for the input…