Counselor

“Students who only get advice from their friends are only getting a little piece of the story. If you come to see us, we can lay out the whole ‘grand plan’ for you.”

Any time you’re beginning something new, it’s important to take the right first step. And according to Robin Smith, that first step at SMC should be straight to the Counseling office. “People resist coming to see us. And I can almost understand why,” she says. “Students think that we’re like high school counselors who—at least in my experience—didn’t care at all. But that’s just not how it is here,” she emphasizes. “We work very hard to give our students every advantage and resource we can possibly make available to them.”

Robin has a long list of SMC services that, when taken advantage of, can mean quick progress, more success in studies, money, and a lot more fun and fulfillment during your days here. “Where do I even start?” she says. “We run workshops in career choices and how to fill out UC and Cal State applications. We can help you create your transfer plan and make sure you stay on track. We provide tutoring, which nowhere near enough students are utilizing. And we’ve got planning guides that explain all the services here—from psychological counseling to women’s issues. And we can also tell you about all the clubs, social activities, and student government.”

Robin and her colleagues are on the lookout for you, so don’t think you’re alone. “Working people who have to come for night classes are a huge part of this campus. But they seem too often be ‘loners.’ And we want them to know, ‘Hey! We know you’re there. Come on in and see us because we can help!’”

SMC Academic Counselor Robin Smith began full-time at SMC in Fall ’99. Welcome!

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