My Favorite Campus Resources - Academic Success and Mental Health
When I first came to Purdue, I faced a lot of fears. How would I adjust from high school classes to college courses? Would I be able to balance my physical and mental health in a new environment? Could I thrive both academically and socially? While these fears were valid and I certainly didn’t have all the answers the moment I stepped onto campus, Purdue’s numerous resources provided the support I needed to succeed. Let’s look at some of my favorite campus resources so you too can be set up for success at Purdue! Academic Resources Supplemental Instruction Sessions and Office Hours While lectures cover a lot of material, I needed extra academic support for certain topics. Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions were a great opportunity to strengthen my understanding. These group study sessions, led by undergraduate students who have excelled in the course, typically accompany most First Year Engineering (FYE) classes. They focus on working through practice problems and reviewing content