You can talk to a coach about practically any topic related to life at Puget Sound. You don’t necessarily need a pressing reason to visit a coach. We realize that sometimes it can be nice to have someone talk to about your personal or academic experience. Our coaches are available and excited to chat with you about anything that would best support your journey through your first year at Puget Sound. If your coach does not know the answer to your questions, they will refer you to other resources or point you in the right direction.
The topics below reflect common topics that students may wish to focus on during their coaching session:
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Opportunity Navigation: finding on-campus opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
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Community-Building: fitting in, belonging, developing trusting relationships with classmates, faculty and staff, feeling connected to the institution.
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Finances: paying for school and managing personal finances.
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Health & Well-being: getting adequate sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management.
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Academics: test-taking, study skills, keeping a schedule, learning preferences, self-advocacy, communicating with professors.
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Civic Engagement: service learning, volunteering, advocacy, and engaging with the local community.
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Identity and Inclusion: recognizing the personal and social identities that comprise your individuality, developing relationships and managing the transitions associated with a new campus culture.
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Balancing Commitments: successfully balancing school with competing priorities (family, extracurriculars, work, etc.) to reflect your values.
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Motivation & Values: aligning life choices to personal values (what is important to you) and motivations.
