{"id":12431,"date":"2026-04-03T15:16:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/?page_id=12431"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:41:47","slug":"overall-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/success\/rasc\/overall-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Overall Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How ready students feel to navigate the overall expectations of college life, including managing responsibilities, understanding university processes, and knowing where to seek support when questions or challenges arise.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Challenges Students Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling unsure about academic expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty balancing coursework, personal responsibilities, and involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsure whether to seek help or guidance on the steps and resources needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusting to increased independence and decision-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Tips You Can Try Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review key academic dates and deadlines regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a planner or digital calendar to organize commitments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify at least one staff or faculty member you can contact with questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break large tasks into smaller, manageable steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">URI Resources That Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Academic Advising<\/h2><p>Assists students with course planning, academic decision-making, and progress toward degree requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">PLAN YOUR COURSES<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/housing\/living-and-learning-communities\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Living and Learning Communities<\/h2><p>Creates opportunities to connect with peers through shared interests and academic experiences.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Experience Living Communities<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Dean of Students Office<\/h2><p>Assists students in navigating challenges and connecting with appropriate campus resources.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Receive Student Guidance<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>URI Website<\/h2><p>Serves as a centralized source for important information, resources, and student services.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Visit URI Homepage<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div 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