3 Ways to Be Your Best Boilermaker

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Posted on October 28, 2014 by Beata Strubel 

How do you plan to find success at Purdue and make the most of your Purdue experience? As we enter the latter part of the semester, you might be feeling a mid-semester slump and be looking for ways to re-energize and finish the year strong.

Fortunately, Purdue has many resources available tailored to your needs and experiences. I can’t begin to list them all, but here are 3 that I have found personally helpful. I recommend checking them out when you get to campus next year. You can stop in for more information during a campus tour or browse their websites for advice as you finish your high school career.  

1.       Center for Career Opportunities (CCO)
The CCO offers a variety of (free!) services, from Career & Major Exploration Counseling to resume/interview assistance to professional development resources. The CCO helped me prepare my resume for the Industrial Roundtable job fair my freshman year, and I use their website regularly to research potential employers. Their blog has great advice and tips on preparing for your career – from cover letter writing to improving productivity. Additionally, as a Purdue student, you have access to the Career Wiki, including career guides, Purdue-subscribed databases for Employer Research, additional interview & resume resources, and more.



2.       Supplemental Instruction
I can’t say enough about the importance of being proactive about your success in courses. Purdue provides lots of (free!) resources in this area also. One example is the Women in Science and Engineering Tutoring Program, where you can stop in to the residence hall for free math and science tutoring. Another is Supplemental Instruction, weekly peer-led study sessions for your introductory courses. These sessions were a great help with my freshman physics course. The SI leader helped us with extra practice problems to clarify concepts, and I felt more confident completing the homework and going into exams.



3.       Peer Success Coaching
I am also personally involved in this program as a Peer Success Coach. As coaches, we meet one-on-one with fellow students via regular meetings throughout the semester or walk-in consultations. We can guide you through studying for exams, getting involved in extracurricular activities, connecting with campus resources, exploring career options, and more. We are here to help you set and achieve your own academic, social, and personal goals while at Purdue.



For more information, check out the websites above or send me a note! (purdue.welink at gmail dot com) I’m happy to answer any questions you have about your Purdue experience. The WE Link team is here just for you so you can start making your Purdue connections before you even arrive on campus. 

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