7 ways to give students a sense of belonging
Be part of a community
A sense of belonging is a basic human need, just like food or shelter. It enables us to have the ability to see value in life and to cope with challenges. A sense of belonging makes us feel like there is a community behind us and boosts our confidence. It also makes us feel relaxed, receptive and motivated to succeed.
Bottom line: feeling like we belong is conducive to learning and academic success.
At MCG, we realize that we are on the front lines of affecting positive change and creating the right atmosphere for students to succeed. Since we originally opened our doors as the Northern Institute of Massage Therapy (NIMT), and evolved into MCG Career College in 2019, our faculty and instructors have followed a few simple, yet effective, ways to provide students with a sense of belonging in the classroom. Now we want to encourage everyone to apply these methods to creating their own communities.
