Aiming to Partner with Universities for Student Success
Come Close seeks to partner with colleges to create meaningful experiences that strengthen student well-being, leadership, and connection. We recently completed a pilot at Clayton State University, where students gathered for honest conversations about confidence and career, and we look forward to future collaborations.
Student Wellness Initiatives
- Reducing isolation and overwhelmStrengthening emotional resilienceBuilding leadership skills
Leadership Development
- Expanding networks and opportunitiesIncreasing campus engagementStrengthening student belonging
Top Challenges Facing College Women Per Survey
Balancing school, work & life ██████████████████████████ 83%
Pressure to "have it all together" ████████████████████ 64%
Burnout and anxiety █████████████████ 56%
Financial and family pressure ██████████████ 47%
Purpose and identity struggles ████████████ 39%
Confidence and self-worth ████████████ 39%
Relationship stress ████████████ 39%
Feeling unsupported ██████████ 33%
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The Need for Safe Spaces
Would students participate in women-centered conversations?
🟢 67% said "Yes, definitely."
🟡 33% said "Maybe — tell me more."
100% expressed interest or openness.
Interest in Come Close Candid Conversations
If Come Close came to campus…
🟢 79% said YES
🟡 21% said MAYBE
Why This Matters
Today's college women are carrying stress, burnout, pressure, and questions about identity while longing for authentic connection and emotional support.
Come Close Candid Conversations provides:
✓ Safe spaces for honest conversations
✓ Mental and emotional wellness support
✓ Leadership and mentorship opportunities
✓ Community and belonging
✓ Wellness and creative experiences
✓ A bridge between students and institutional support
"Survey results performed by Come Close reveal a growing need for authentic spaces where college women can breathe, heal, connect, and thrive."
Students Are Asking for More Than Programs—They're Asking for Connection.
Our Partnership
Come Close doesn't replace what colleges already provide. We help students come closer—to one another, to opportunities, and to the resources designed to help them succeed.
Campus Activations
Planning to bring authentic conversation circles and mentorship sessions directly to your campus.
Leadership Workshops
Empowering women through facilitated discussions and hands-on leadership development programs.
Facilitated Conversations
Creating judgment-free spaces for students to discuss what truly matters in their lives.
Wellness Programming
Supporting student mental health and emotional resilience through intentional community experiences.
Collaborative Events
Potential for hosting events that strengthen campus belonging and student engagement.
Ambassador Programs
Empowering student leaders to become campus advocates for authentic connection and growth.
Potential Campus Outcomes
Increased Engagement
Higher participation in campus life and student wellness initiatives.
Stronger Belonging
Reducing isolation and building deeper emotional resilience.
Leadership Growth
Equipping women with tools for lifelong success and leadership.
Retention Support
Enhancing student retention through meaningful community building.
Let's work together to support the next generation of women leaders.
Potential Campus Outcomes
We look to partner with institutions to create measurable impact on student well-being and campus connection.
Increased Engagement
Stronger Belonging
Enhanced Leadership
Helps increase participation in campus life and student wellness programming.
Helps reduce isolation and loneliness by creating safe spaces for real connection.
Empowering women with tools and mentorship to lead with confidence and purpose beyond college.
Improved Wellness
Greater Participation
Strengthening emotional resilience and mental health support through intentional community building.
Expanding networks and opportunities that drive student success and retention.
Aiming to Partner with Universities for Student Success
We seek to partner with universities to create more connected and engaged student communities through authentic connection. Following a successful pilot at Clayton State University, where students engaged in honest conversations about confidence and career, we are now inviting a small group of founding university partners to help co-create this experience on their own campuses through future collaborations.
Ideal Campus Partners
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Student Affairs
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Women's Centers
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Counseling and Wellness
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Residence Life
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TRIO Programs
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Academic Success Centers
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First-Year Experience