Anchors First Program event categories graphic: Community Building, Goal Setting, Career Design, Health & Wellness, Money Management, Academic Success

Anchors First is a first-year student program designed to foster belonging and holistic growth through participation in campus events from 6 different categories. Here we explain each category and its expected outcomes.

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Community Building

These programs aim to create a collaborative and supportive environment among students, faculty, and staff by focusing on interpersonal skills, teamwork, growth as individuals, and growth as community members. Our Community Building programs contribute to the development of well-rounded individuals who can thrive in both academic and social settings.

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Goal Setting

These programs help to outline a process for defining clear and achievable objectives that students aim to accomplish in their academic career. Our Goal Setting programs help students establish a sense of direction, motivation, and purpose in their learning journey, allowing them to track their progress and make informed decisions about their academic and career paths.

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Career Design

These programs help students explore, plan, and prepare for their future careers. They equip students with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to make informed decisions about their career paths, set professional goals, and navigate the complexities of their intended career path.

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Health & Wellness

These programs focus on the holistic well-being of students, with a focus on their physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Recognizing the demands on college students today and the potential challenges they face, a health and wellness approach aims to help students develop healthy habits, manage stress, and thrive academically and personally.

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Money Management

These programs focus on the process of developing essential financial literacy skills that enable students to effectively manage their personal finances while pursuing their education and future careers. Learn how to make informed financial decisions, budget wisely, save, invest, and plan for both short-term and long-term financial goals.

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Academic Success

These programs involve more than just achieving high grades; they focus on the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration. Academic success events will prepare students for their future careers while laying the groundwork for life-long learning.

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Office of New Student Programs

Our mission it to assist students and families during their transition to RIC, through Orientation and educational programming, during their first year.