ASU’s chatbot, Sunny, has been helping students get adjusted to college life for several years now. The questions from students year after year, rarely change. Sometimes it helps to see what other students are asking to stay informed and realize you aren’t the only one trying to figure it all out.
Welcome to the Hey Sunny blog – a library of advice for students from Sunny and the team supporting the bot.
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Living away from home is all fun and games until someone sneezes on you. Even if you only catch a cold, taking care of yourself is no fun. There's no one there to schedule your doctor's appointments
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A big part of your college experience is trying new things and making connections with people who can impact the rest of your life - both personally and professionally. It's a great time to challenge
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Learning how to succeed in classes can certainly feel overwhelming, and motivating yourself to study can be more difficult. If that’s how you’re feeling, don’t worry. We’ve got some suggestions to
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When I first arrived at ASU as a freshman, I felt lonely and isolated. I have been a commuter student for all four years, and, at the beginning, it was tough. Now, as a senior, ASU has become my home
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No matter where you are in your college journey, it can feel intense when it comes to meeting with your professors. ASU is also a big place, which might add to that overwhelming feeling, but I'm here
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If you're in a tough class and in need of peer support or if you find that you learn better when working through topics with classmates, it might be time to start a study group. If you're taking a
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During my first year of college, I remember sitting in a huge classroom and feeling lost in a lecture I didn't fully understand. I kept thinking, "How will I ever get this?" My professor seemed so
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I know from experience that there's no downplaying the difficulty of university work and that it can be intimidating to feel like you're starting from scratch when things don't go your way. But by
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There are a lot of reasons you might not feel as focused as you'd like right now. But learning, growing and zeroing in on your future comes first. Which means you still need to focus on school, even
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Did you know that ASU has more than 1,000 clubs and student organizations? You read that right: 1,000!With so many options, it's easy to get overwhelmed, and you might not know where to begin. Don't
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Here's everything you need to know about tutoring and how to use ASU's academic support resources.
First, who should go to tutoring?
You! Seriously. Tutoring is for all students, regardless of
The start of the semester is the perfect time to build your community. Everyone is in the same boat—looking to make new friends and connections, and to explore new interests and experiences. If it's
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