This is why the counselors at the Counseling Center want to offer their assistance while you study at The College of William and Mary. Overall, these concerns can make the process of adaptation to a new culture and a new academic environment very difficult and stressful. The counselors at the Counseling Center are sensitive to the needs of international students. They are interested in students' personal and professional growth. The counselors provide a safe atmosphere for students to address questions and concerns and to help them explore possible ways to resolve or cope with difficulties they have encountered.
Counselors are aware that it is difficult at first to discuss personal problems with a stranger.
Generally, these difficulties diminish once students start to trust their counselor. Services are free to all students and all conversations are confidential. Notations of counseling are not part of a student's College record. Personal counseling Group counseling Workshops Presentations Consultations regarding friends, roommates, family members Presentations to groups are available to provide information on specific issues such as study skills, stress management, etc. We also offer a support group for international students where participants can talk about their adjustment to being a student at the College of William and Mary.