BEAM belongs to you! We encourage everyone at UCF to adopt and apply the framework in their daily work and interactions. Download Conversation Starter Every student naturally gravitates toward one or more of the domains based on individual talents, gifts, and backgrounds. The key to thriving is bringing balance among all the domains. Let’s put it in practice. (Note: These are not real students. Answers are suggestions.) Page Navigation Home Domains Bring it to Life The BEAM Story Email SSWBCommunications@ucf.edu The Issue: Paige is excelling in the classroom but struggling to see a future in her major. I came to UCF with the goal of going into physical therapy. I like my classes, but I’m not really sure if this the right path for me. How could you help Paige? Click on a domain below. Belonging Paige might thrive with other high achievers in a Living Learning Community like LEAD Scholars. Engaging Clubs like the Undergraduate Physical Therapy Association are a great way for Paige to hear firsthand from physical therapists about their careers. Achieving Setting goals gives Paige some purpose as she settles on a major. For instance, attending three physical therapy events in one semester or updating a resume with Career Services. Meaning What originally got Paige interested in physical therapy? Exploring her motivations and connecting her with volunteer opportunities (e.g. high school sports) gives her deeper grounding. The Issue: Gabe was recently selected as president of a film club and is campaigning for a student government post. His extracurriculars are starting to impact his GPA. College life is awesome; I love getting involved in clubs. I just can’t seem to find the time or the interest in some of my classes. How could you help Gabe? Click on a domain below. Belonging A study group can offer the social environment Gabe craves while providing some academic structure. The Student Academic Resource Center is a great starting line. Engaging Engaging goes deeper than friends and clubs. Gabe would benefit from engaging with faculty office hours to further connect with his classes. Achieving It sounds like Gabe might be losing sight of the finish line and what lies beyond graduation. An internship with a local film company can offer some grounding and motivation for studying harder. Meaning Finding a mentor, whether an older student in the major or an alumnus, can bring new focus and meaning to Gabe’s future goals. The Issue: Tricia is an undeclared sophomore making good grades who was just selected by a professor for a research position in a lab. She’s succeeding, but not thriving as a student. It’s almost like there’s too many interesting things to learn, you know? One day I’m convinced I want to go into chemistry as a career, then my friend raves about a social work class. How could you help Tricia? Click on a domain below. Belonging Tricia would benefit from the focus a campus professional organization can provide. Some examples include Business Opportunities for Student Success (BOSS), Society of Women Engineers and Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society. Engaging An internship is an excellent opportunity to test drive careers and gain workforce experience and connections. She can also engage with Knights Major Exploration and Transition Center (KMETC) for professional guidance. Achieving A focus on a healthy lifestyle can provide a beneficial distraction as Tricia defines her dreams. Trying a spin class or a pickup basketball game at the Recreation and Wellness Center is a healthy challenge for students. Meaning Taking time to pause, relax and breathe is vital for students. Meaning can be as simple as bringing a blanket and a book down to the Reflecting Pond for an afternoon, or unplugging and taking a walk through the Arboretum.