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You Can Do This!
Mansfield Hall combines the freedom, fun, and opportunities of being in college with the academic, social, and independent living support to make it all come together successfully.
We are a comprehensive living and learning community, and The Hall provides student housing, executive functioning support, academic support, and a ready-made social community.
A Student’s Story:
Confidence, Connection, and Optimism
“Making friends can be really challenging, but at Mansfield Hall I’ve found a whole community of students who make me feel like I belong here.”
“The first time I tried college I was really overwhelmed. I didn’t know how to get help, I got behind, the work piled up, and I didn’t make any friends. I was alone in my dorm room all the time, worried about school work but not even doing it. It was awful.
Now I have the support I need to stay focused and on task, I’m meeting my own goals, and I’ve got real friends who I enjoy doing things with. This is the college experience I always wanted.”
“I knew I wanted to be in college but the idea of doing everything on my own the first year seemed really overwhelming. Mansfield Hall has helped me build the skills I needed to be successful in college.”
“The best part of Mansfield Hall is that there is always someone around to help if you need it, but you also get to have your own life, too.”
“I was worried about going to college and growing up – but after a year at Mansfield Hall I’m really looking forward to new challenges because I know I can do anything.”
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?
#CollegeLife #StudentMentalHealth #ExecutiveFunction #StressManagement
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!
#collegesupport #neurodiversity #worklifebalance
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.
#CollegeStudents #Neurodiversity #StudentWellbeing
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
#autismawareness #neurodiversity #collegesupport
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.
