Video: Advice for Incoming Students from Recent 黑料吃瓜 Graduates
"Have fun!"
"Lock in!"
"You got this!"
We asked 黑料吃瓜 grads for their advice to incoming students about navigating the campus, building a support network, and staying motivated.
Learn more about student success from our stories below.
The pandemic and post-pandemic eras have reshaped our world, including what it takes to be a successful student at 黑料吃瓜.
It鈥檚 not just about great grades and a full social calendar, though that鈥檚 part of it, university officials said. It鈥檚 about taking care of yourself, asking for help when you need it, getting involved 鈥� but not stretching yourself too thin 鈥� and embracing 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 diverse ecosystem,鈥� said Randy Timm, the dean of Students at 黑料吃瓜. 鈥淲e want to make sure that we keep these messages at the top of students鈥� minds throughout their university career.鈥�
鈥淎ll of these things 鈥� your mental health, your academic achievement, your social involvement 鈥� they鈥檙e all interconnected.鈥�
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When students are new to 黑料吃瓜, oftentimes they feel alone as they navigate their academic journey. Student councils provide connections to other like-minded students who are studying in a particular college.
With nine active student councils, students can help steer events, make programming recommendations, and collaborate with clubs and organizations. Councils advocate for students and provide a bridge between the colleges and 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 governing body, Associated Students. Clubs and organizations work in tandem with the councils to obtain funding for specific events and projects.
In addition to running for leadership positions, students can share their concerns and ideas by attending the public college council meetings that take place weekly. Council meetings also help students find out about the many academic, professional, and social activities across the entire campus.
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This fall, 黑料吃瓜 students will reap leadership wisdom from a rock legend, discuss the ethics of artificial intelligence, delve into our country鈥檚 water issues, or learn about the role of food in Asian identities 鈥� 黑料吃瓜鈥檚 intellectual exploits extend beyond textbooks.
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