Self-Help Resources & Apps
- JED Foundation Support Center
The JED Foundation has several tips about what to do when you feel lonely or isolated in college. - Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability (TEDx)
Relationships require vulnerability. Dr. Brené Brown discusses what it takes to be vulnerable and why it's important. - Tips for Overcoming Loneliness and Social Isolation
- UCLA Community Partnerships
UCLA has relationships with over 1,200 community organizations. Use this site to get involved in projects that interest you. - 7 Apps for Loneliness
Check out various apps to increase social connection, find peer support, and track your moods.
International Students
Going to college in a different country is an incredibly exciting and valuable experience. On the other hand, international students face several unique stressors that domestic students may not understand. Homesickness, culture shock, sleeplessness, and financial distress can increase your sense of isolation in a new place. The resources below will help guide you through the most common sources of stress for international students, and give you a few tools to cope so you can make the most of your time abroad.
- Laura Gallaher: How to Feel at Home Anywhere (TEDx)
- Cultural Adjustment for International Students
- USC Article: Dealing with Culture Shock
- Tips and Wellbeing Resources for International Students (MSU)
Loneliness Self-Assessment Tool
If you'd like to speak to a wellness advisor at UCLA Extension who will help you find the appropriate support, email us at CSR@uclaextension.edu.