Academic Support

I have spent a solid amount of time in office hours, specifically for Chemistry and Precalculus. I have found this time to be extraordinarily helpful. Both of my TAs in those classes are very helpful and have taken time to not only discuss the work I have but also to discuss study habits and the general college experience. I have found that their advice is very helpful and is typically spot on. Further, it is very comforting to hear about the experience of people who were successful in those fields talk about their struggles and adjustments to hear that it is natural to need to adjust and learn new habits. I was speaking today with my Chemistry TA and he told me that Chemistry can certainly be an uphill battle but with consistent work and by using the resources OSU provides we can be really successful. He then made it clear that he is happy to help me with my studies and finding success in that class. My Precalculus TA also gave me some great advice for studying, he told me that consistent repetition is fantastic but also creating a study guide to keep main ideas on hand is key for success. I have also spoken with both of my lecturers in these classes. In both cases they made in effort to discuss not only the class and what I can do to succeed but also topics such as my goals, family, high school and interests. I very specifically remember my shock in the time Dr. Kroner took to ask about my goals and continue by giving me ideas about how to further them and where I could go to find resources. Further, it was very nice to see that he cared about my family and who I was beyond “just another student” and would go that extra mile to make me feel welcome. I have also sought support from a variety of mentors from STEM, COF and BMES as well as some of my friends who are upperclassman who have been incredibly helpful in the process of adjusting and doing a good job in class and with studying.

I fully intend to continue seeking out more opportunities such as the MSLC, Younkin Success Center and more. I know that OSU does an incredible job of supporting it students and I certainly intend to explore all of these resources as I progress. I have found it sometimes difficult to find time to make it to office hours and study cessions through COF with my class schedule as well as with being a commuter as I try to get home to study before it gets to be too late. All in all, I have found the resources that I have used to be extremely helpful and I certainly intend to continue using them. Further, I fully intend to maximize all of the other opportunities on campus that I can. Especially considering I am now in a new major I will need to find ways and opportunities for support in these new avenues I am exploring.