INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK - Macalester College

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After Hours Mental Health Emergencies Macalester College Health & Wellness Center offers emergency counseling services for students during office hours whenever school is in session. After hours, if you are having thoughts of harming yourself or are feeling dangerously out of control, you have several resources available to you. If residing on campus, we recommend you first contact your RA/CA or RHD who can help you determine the best option and facilitate your decision. The Crisis Connection (612.379.6363) is a 24-hour crisis line when simply talking with a trained counselor can help. Finally, consider going to the nearest emergency room or calling 911. The closest emergency room to campus is at Regions Hospital (651.254.1000), located at 640 Jackson Street in downtown St. Paul. Here are some other steps you can take to help manage times of distress: * Identify the specific source or distress and write down and review positive strategies for responding to it. * Talk with a trusted family member, mentor, or friend. * Engage in activities that help you feel better (e.g. listening to relaxing music, exercise, go for a walk, journal, or do a relaxation exercise). Crisis Connection Minneapolis, MN 55419 24-hr crisis counseling by telephone 612.379.6363 Ramsey County Mental Health Crisis Program 1919 University Ave, Suite 200, St. Paul, MN 24-hr outreach & telephone services 651.266.7900 Acute Psychiatric Services Hennepin County Medical Center 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN Crisis intervention phone service for assessment, information, and referral for psychiatric emergencies for Hennepin County residents. 24-hr walk-in crisis intervention and treatment of behavioral emergencies. 612.873.3161 Suicide Hotline 612.873.2222 Walk-In Counseling Center 2421 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN Confidential and professional short-term or one-time basis counseling. M,W, F from 1p.m.-3 p.m. and M- TH from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Services are free. 612.870.0565 Regions Hospital 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN Persons may present at the Emergency Center for crisis counseling, psychiatric assessment and possible admission for inpatient services. Call in advance of arrival when possible. Crisis Program Phone Number: 651.254.1000 Sexual Offense Services (S.O.S.) 1619 Dayton Avenue St. Paul, MN Provides direct services to victims of sexual assault including individual counseling as well as 24-hour information, referral, crisis phone service and hospital outreach and advocacy. 651.643.3006 30
U.S. and Macalester Cultures Culture Shock! The term sounds horrible. For some, culture shock is horrible. However, most of you will adjust just fine to life in the Twin Cities, MN, USA. In this section, we’ll discuss things to make the adjustment process easier. This will include the cultural adjustment process most international students experience overseas; hints which make adapting easier, and comparing American values with those of other cultures. The International Student Experience at Macalester College Whenever one travels into a new culture, they go through unique experiences. The graph below shows some of the changes your emotions may experience while you attend Mac. Some of you have gone through a few of these phases already, others may be going through them for a second time, and for many of you, this is all new. The International Student: A Graphic of Emotional Intensity The Pre-departure Phase describes the preparatory period before traveling. It is what you go through in your home country before you leave for St. Paul. This includes your decision to leave home, choosing Macalester, preparing for the sojourn, and, among other things, worrying about your family, boyfriend or girlfriend. You will probably experience a gradual increase in your emotional excitement level. This phase ends as you leave home. The Orientation Phase begins with your early experiences at Macalester. Some call this phase the Spectator or Honeymoon Phase because you often feel like a spectator in this phase and it can be a lot of fun. You will experience a lot of changes in emotions. Sometimes things will seem unbelievable. You may look at Americans as if you are looking at aliens because of their different cultural patterns. Generally, you are very alert through this phase, but also very passive - like a spectator. 31
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