(UNDATED) College students across the country have tried to comfort those at Virginia Tech, through vigils, memorial funds and other means. Friday at UW-Madison is orange and maroon day — Virginia Techâ??s school colors. Sometimes that support extends beyond those directly affected by the tragedy.
Since the shooting on Monday there have been vigils across the country. Not all the displays of grief and comfort are so public. Less obvious and sometimes harder to uncover is the anxiety that campus counselors are on hand to deal with.
Greg Smith, the director of counseling services at UW-Green Bay, says students identify with others students. Thatâ??s why, he says, even those far removed from the tragedy at Virginia Tech may feel disturbed, especially those who may have gone through some trauma. Smith says even though the trauma may be very different from this event, it can still stir up memories and concerns.