Springboard to Success
So What is Springboard to Success? Provide some insight into the SIUE experience Provide helpful tips to avoid pitfalls and be successful Help you and your parents understand what you will be experiencing here at SIUE
What do you want to be when you grow up? Explore options through general education courses and electives Be sure your course of study is something you love and want to do the rest of your life Ask people at the university about their jobs
What is general education? It is not a way for SIUE get more money out of you It is not a pointless hoop we require you to jump through before you take real classes We do not make you take Biology and Philosophy to ensure professors in those disciplines have something to do
Skills Thinking Writing Communication Computer skills and ….
General Knowledge Natural Science and Math Social Science Fine Arts and Humanities
So what is General Education? It provides you with a core education - knowledge, skills and experience that makes you a well rounded individual, intellectual, and eventually employee
What are the warning signs that I am struggling?
Success is all about balance 1 hour of class = 3 hours of study time Time management and study skills are vital for success Faculty at SIUE have an open door policy Students here must be engaged to be successful
Engagement: Greek Life Scholarship Leadership Philanthropy Brotherhood and Sisterhood Social Activities
Engagement: Student Organizations Leadership Philanthropy Scholarship Service Learning Social Activities
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