There are so many pressures we put on young people. It s so easy for them to lose their priorities when faced with all these pressures. I try to remind them that they can overcome the struggles. As advisors, we must help the students keep their commitment to their community and maintain their priorities. We remind them that they have advocates they re not alone.
College learning doesn t only take place in the classroom.
How students choose to interact withir peers and how they participate on campus is equally important. We have an active community here and there s a strong network for Native students. You see the transitions and you can t help but become personally involved. The students may stumble occasionally, but that s okay. What s important is to help as much as you can.