Jake Weld
More Than Math: Adding Social Success To The College Equation
Many students choose to attend college away from home for the opportunity to study with great professors and peers, or to live in a new town and explore new opportunities for independence, but a big part of the college equation…
5 Great Ideas For College Group Study Sessions
Transitioning from high school classrooms to college can be challenging, especially when it comes to adjusting to a more student-centered learning model. However, group study sessions can be an effective way for college students to optimize their study time while…
4 Common College Accommodations for Students With ADHD and Other Learning Differences
Many students with ADHD or other learning differences receive some type of extra help or support in high school via their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan. Leaving high school means leaving behind these academic support plans –…
Social Pragmatics Still Matter in College
Attending college means classes, papers, projects, tests, exams, and presentations – but it also means being an active member of a social community, making new friends, and building new social connections and social networks. For many students, especially students with…
Six Things to Remember About Making and Keeping Friends in College
College can be an exciting place to learn new things, be exposed to new ideas, and explore academic topics – but it is also a social experience, and making friends in college is definitely one of the best parts of…
Anxiety and College: Empowering Students to Succeed
Mansfield Hall is a comprehensive living and learning community for college students – not a clinical or therapeutic placement – but we do understand that some students have anxiety and may need specialized attention and support in order to find…
Let’s Aim for the Right Target: Interdependence vs. Independence
From an early age we repeatedly tell children and adolescents that we are preparing them for “independence” and that their future success depends on this independence. This constant focus on independence is well-intentioned and encourages some valuable growth and development…
How Does Autism Affect Students in College?
Making the decision to go away to college is an exciting opportunity, and it provides students with the opportunity to be exposed to new ideas and perspectives, new people, and new chances to grow as an independent young adult. As…
How has Mansfield Hall adapted to COVID?
It is a year full of firsts in post-secondary education. For many universities, it is the first time that dining halls have been empty. It is the first time students find themselves unable to mingle in large groups. It is…
Asperger’s Syndrome And College Can Definitely Go Together!
If you ask a roomful of college graduates the most important thing they learned in college, generally, not one person in the room talks about what they learned in the classroom. You get a lot of responsibility, passion, love, working…
Feeling overwhelmed in college- but not sure why? you’re not alone.
The key isn’t just “pushing through”, it’s learning to recognize what’s happening before you hit that wall, and having systems to reset.
That might look like:
• stepping outside for a walk
• box breathing between classes
• putting on a guided meditation
• reaching out to someone you trust
Small supports = big difference over time.
At Mansfield Hall, we help students build the awareness and tools to regulate, recharge, and navigate college in a way that actually works for them.
What’s one thing that helps you reset when you’re overwhelmed?
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Excellent week across the board!
People Ops team member Jo touched down in Madison, receiving a warm welcome with coffee and a trip to see the Capitol building. VP of Program Ops Hayley grounded herself and took in the beauty of the Statehouse. Pancakes were served, and Burlington student Nikhil took the stage to perform with his choir.
A great week to zoom out and back in- and reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for!
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College can be energizing… and draining.
If you’ve ever felt socially exhausted, you’re not alone.
Understanding your limits (and what helps you recharge) can make all the difference.
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Hangin` in there until spring weather kicks in!
This week at Mansfield Hall our Eugene, OR students did some rock climbing, Burlington, VT connections students took an outing to the bowling alley/arcade, while others took a trip to a local sugar house to learn about all things maple syrup. Students in Madison, WI continued their endeavors to learn about all things maintenance...and they make it look fun!
Happy Friday Friends- enjoy the weekend.
Mansfield Hall had the joy of hosting some professionals at our Madison, WI location recently, which included a student panel.
One of the questions asked was: What do you like about Mansfield Hall?
The answer: how inclusive it is.
No one gets to choose the brain they have, but we do get to choose the world we create. We choose to accept, celebrate, and work toward a world that’s more inclusive of every brain and the incredible things they can do.
Happy World Autism Awareness Day. We see you, and we celebrate you for all that you are and all that you can be!
❤️MH
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Sensory overload happens when your brain receives more sensory input than it can comfortably process.
Our nervous systems are constantly taking in information, but when there’s too much coming in (or it’s coming too fast) our systems can become overwhelmed.
We get it, and it can be managed with small, intentional supports like reducing input, creating predictable routines, and building in quiet recovery time.
