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EASTERN STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

The Eastern Student Support Program (ESSP) is aimed to assist all Eastern students with transitioning and adjusting to the environment within a college setting.  The program is student-driven and sessions are focused on academic and/or social skills based on the student's needs. Students can work on a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to:

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  • Study Skills
  • Test Anxiety
  • Organization
  • Presentations
  • Making Friends
  • Procrastination
  • Note-Taking Skills
  • Making Small Talk
  • Time Management
  • Adjusting to College
  • Stress Management
  • Social Outings
  • Healthy Habits
  • Joining Groups
  • Making Friends
  • Making Small Talk
  • Contacting Professors
  • Entering Conversations
  • Recognizing Social Cues
  • Knowledge of Campus Resource
  • Understanding Non-Verbal Communication

Students are able to sign-up for individual sessions with Coaches who will assist in academic and social skill development. The Coaches of this program may consist of undergraduate Psychology and Social Work student interns, graduate practicum students, and OAS student workers who are trained and supervised throughout the semester.

Please Note: Sessions are available based on our Coaches' availability. It is the students’ responsibility to book appointments as needed.

Eastern Student Support Program – Book Your Appointment

  • "The ESSP has helped me with organizational skills, building my self-confidence during class lectures and providing a positive example of how to explain myself more clearly. The ESSP has also provided ample opportunities to become self-reliant, work on time management, take advantage of services available at the school."

    "Ever since I started going to the ESSP, I have been much more organized, confident, and my grades have improved significantly."

    "I proactively took full advantage of the services available through the ESSP and truly believe they were instrumental for making my freshman year so successful and helped me achieve my personal goal of getting Deans list first semester."

    "Whenever I struggle in a class, I ask an ESSP Coach for strategies of how I can succeed in my classes. Whenever I need help with my social skills and academics."

    "What I enjoy the most is learning new social skills from my mentor. I was able to make friends using these skills."

  • Coaches meet one-on-one with students for 30-minute sessions, addressing challenges both in and out of the classroom. Together, they focus on developing a specific skill, setting achievable goals, and working toward mastery. Students are encouraged to book multiple appointments to ensure consistent progress and positive outcomes.

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