Students of Color
Students of color experience many of the same difficulties as do other students.
These problems often include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Academic problems
- Difficulty adjusting to the university environment
- Dealing with traumatic events
- Grief
- Family relationships
- Romantic relationships
- Disordered eating
- Substance abuse
- Career decision making
However‚ there are some issues that might be especially pertinent to students of color.
These include:
- Adjusting to the racial/ethnic culture of campus
- Dealing with racism
- Difficulty communicating with people of different cultures (e.g.‚ roommates‚ professors)
- Being the target of a hate crime
- Fears/anxiety related to race
The Counseling and Testing Center is a supportive‚ affirming place for all students. Our staff invites you to come and talk with us about any of the above topics as well as any other problems you may be facing.
All our services are private and confidential. We cannot tell anyone that you have come to counseling or what you talked about without your written permission. There are a few instances in which we have to share information by law.
You are welcome to request a specific counselor to work with. However‚ all of our counselors are available and open to working with students of color. We try to accommodate specific requests‚ but may not be able to at busy times of the year.
The Counseling & Testing Center offers the Women of Color Support Group. If you are interested in attending, please check the schedule for meeting times and location.
Links to other University Services:
counseling & testing center . university of kentucky . 201 frazee hall . lexington‚ ky . 40506–0031 . (859) 257–8701 . fax (859) 257–3319