Connect Collectives: Group Success Coaching at KSU

Connect Collectives are small group success coaching experiences where students come together – not to be fixed or taught – but to be seen, heard, and supported. They are designed to foster connection, accountability, and personal and professional growth, both academically and beyond. Each Collective is facilitated by our trained Success Coaches and built around a shared theme, challenge, or interest. These are not workshops or lectures – they are real, intentional spaces where you can show up as you are with curiosity, explore what matters most to you most, and move toward your goals alongside others doing the same.

Whether you are looking for accountability, creativity, or community, there is a place for you here.

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Ask more. Explore more. Be more.

Fall 2025 Collectives

How to Join a Collective

Option 1: 
Visit our Owl Life page to get times and locations, or just show up! No RSVP required.

More info on Owl LIfe

Option 2:
Fill out the interest form below and we will send you more info!

Connect Collectives Interest Form
  • Ditch the small talk and discover real connection. In each session, you will connect with a “mystery friend” for guided conversation that goes deep, fast — honoring each other’s stories and humanity. This Collective helps ease spark authentic relationships, and boost your confidence in interpersonal communication, one conversation at a time.
  • Unwind, stitch, and share life while exploring new ways to express yourself. Whether you are brand new to crochet or a seasoned yarn wizard, this Collective uses creativity as a pathway to build self-confidence, patience, and resilience. Each session offers space to learn, experiment, and celebrate the unique patterns — and stories — only you can create.
  • Level up your goals — and your game. In this Collective, you will set big (or small!) goals that actually mean something to you, then stay on track with built-in accountability and progress check-ins. We will tackle motivation, bust through barriers, and make mindset shifts that help you move from “thinking about it” to actually doing it.
  • Sometimes the best way to figure out where you are going is to start moving. In this Collective, walking becomes more than exercise — it’s a space to reflect, getting clear on where you are headed, and building the confidence to make moves that matter. With every step, you will explore your path, sharpen your decision-making skills, and grow your independence — all while connecting with people who are figuring it out, just like you.

Why Join a Collective?

College can feel like a lot. Classes, deadlines, grades, burnout, figuring out who you are and where you are going – it’s real. That is where Connect Collectives come in.

  • Be seen and heard - no judgment, just support and space to be yourself
  • Talk about the real stuff - stress, motivation, identity, burnout, goals... all of it
  • Stay focused and motivated with weekly accountability
  • Explore your goals and challenges in a supportive, no-pressure setting
  • Take a break from the grind - recharge with intentional, low-stress conversations
  • Get guidance from a professional Success Coach who cares with heart and purpose

You do not have to do college alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or just want a space to breathe and be real, there is a seat for you. These group are not just about productivity – they are about people, presence, and purpose. Step into a space where you can connect, reset, and take steps toward the life you want, at your pace, in your way. Can I join more than one Collective? Do I need to commit every week? Is this a class or group therapy? What if I feel shy or nervous about joining? How many people are in each group?

You can also email academiccoaching@kennesaw.edu for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! If more than one group speaks to you and your schedule allows, you are welcome to join multiple
  • We encourage consistent attendance so the group can grow together and you get the full benefit of the experience. That said, we also understand life happens. If you miss a session, you are still welcome to come back.
  • Neither. Connect Collectives are coaching communities — not for credit, and not counseling. Think of them as intentional spaces where a life coach helps guide conversation, but you and your peers shape the growth experience together.
  • Totally normal — and you are not alone. Many students join without knowing a single person. Collectives are designed to be low-pressure, inclusive spaces where you can ease in slowly, be yourself, and participate at your own pace.
  • Groups are usually small — around 6 to 12 students — so everyone has space to connect and be heard
  • Yes, please! We love hearing student ideas. Connect Collectives are designed to reflect what matters most to you, so if you have a theme, activity, or focus you would like to see, share it with your Success Coach or submit it through our Interest Form. Your idea might just become our next Collective!