In this term, you are interacting with a diverse group of peers who come from different cultures and

socioeconomic statuses and have different ability levels, learning styles, career goals, and more.

You are a first-year college student and are feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your coursework,

extracurricular activities, and your part-time job. You have a lot of assignments and projects due in the

coming weeks, and you are finding it difficult to balance everything while still maintaining a healthy

lifestyle and social life. Your close friend recommended that you meet with your academic advisor. Your

academic advisor is from a different culture than you and suggests that you leave your part-time job.

However, you need the job to help pay for college tuition and to remain in college. Describe the components of the conflict represented in the chosen scenario.

1. Describe different interpersonal communication strategies that could help resolve the conflict.
2. Choose a communication strategy to resolve the conflict. Include an explanation of why you chose that communication strategy.
3. Describe the potential communication challenges that may arise in the chosen scenario.
4. Describe both the benefits and challenges of using restorative practices to address the conflict in the chosen scenario