In a new article for University Affairs, Loleen Berdahl (University of Saskatchewan) discusses student loneliness and how universities can better support student connection and belonging on campus. Berdahl points to several studies from over the last decade that demonstrate the pervasive issue of student loneliness in education, before describing the importance of social connection to success in higher education. She then explains how universities can combat loneliness by raising awareness, implementing policies and strengthening the campus’s social infrastructure to promote student social connection, and teaching students how to build high-quality relationships and interactions.
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