{"id":23,"date":"2023-09-08T16:21:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T16:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2023-volume-4-issue-3\/student-support-resources-you-need-to-succeed-in-2023-2024\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T20:06:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T20:06:09","slug":"student-support-resources-you-need-to-succeed-in-2023-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanjac.mycareerfocus.org\/fall-2023-volume-4-issue-3\/student-support-resources-you-need-to-succeed-in-2023-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Student support resources you need to succeed in 2023-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes your issue goes beyond finding a classroom or remembering an assignment deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n

From groceries to counseling and tech support, check out these resources to help you succeed at San Jacinto College in 2023-2024!<\/span><\/p>\n

Meals and winter gear<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re taking at least three credit hours, you may use San Jac Marketplace, a convenience-style store. Receive up to 30 pounds of groceries per week, no matter what your income level. You can also get 16 caf\u00e9 meals per month if a full-time student and eight meals per month if part-time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brandon Ward in San Jac Marketplace (photo by Courtney Morris)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cIf you don\u2019t have the ability to purchase these things at home, that could hinder your experience at San Jac,\u201d said Brandon Ward, student engagement and support director. \u201cWe don\u2019t want you in the classroom worrying about things you don\u2019t have at home.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Marketplace is open Monday through Thursday in the student centers at Central, South, and North Campuses. Hours vary per campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also nearby is the Coat Closet, where you can pick up coats, gloves, and hats in winter. To learn more about San Jac Marketplace, caf\u00e9 meals, and the Coat Closet, contact sanjacsea@sjcd.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

After-hours advising<\/span><\/h3>\n

Busy during the day? Get help on weeknights and weekends through virtual advising.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe offer virtual services during late-night hours to be more accessible for you,\u201d said Adriana Elizondo, advising, career, and transfer director. \u201cFor academic planning, you should still go to your assigned program advisor. But these virtual advisors can handle quick questions about registration, account holds, and degree plans.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual advisors can help Monday through Thursday, 2-11 p.m., and Sunday, 5-10 p.m.:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Visit the live virtual lobby (www.whos-next.com\/sanjac\/actvirtual<\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Sign in.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. A virtual advisor will contact you when you\u2019re next in line.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Also, check out the live chat option in your SOS account.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Free counseling<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Dealing with stress or something more? Whatever your challenge, you can access free short-term counseling with the College\u2019s licensed mental health counselors.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cWhen you\u2019re too stressed, you won\u2019t function as you once did,\u201d said Robert Murray, mental health services director. \u201cCome to student support services or schedule an appointment on the College website. We will listen in a non-judgmental way and help you problem-solve.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    To get started \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n