Hello 2013
Hixson Scholars! My name is Coreen Robinson and I am a 2011 Hixson from
Plymouth County double majoring in journalism/mass communication and history. I
cannot wait to get to know all of you as I serve as one of your peer mentors in
the fall!
For this
post, I will identify some campus resources that you may find useful in the
fall as you begin your adventure as a Cyclone!
One of the
very first resources you encounter on campus will be your community adviser, or
CA. This upperclassman will live on your floor and will be able to help you
answer any question you might have about residence hall life and beyond. Your
CA will be a resource in your very own building that you can approach at any
time.
When it
comes to classes, one of the most important resources is your academic adviser.
I highly suggest going to meet your academic adviser early in the semester and
getting to know them. This person will help guide you in choosing your
coursework and fulfilling the requirements for your chosen major. Advisers can
also help you network for more involvement in clubs, organizations, and
internships and jobs!
The one-stop
spot on campus for all of your academic questions is the Academic Success
Center, located right next door to the Hixson office in the Hixson-Lied Student
Success Center. Whether you have questions about classes, need a tutor, or want
to seek academic counseling, the Academic Success Center is the place to go!
For
questions regarding financial aid, loans, AccessPlus, and more, the Student Answer
Center located in Beardshear Hall is the place to go! I found the entire
AccessPlus system confusing as a first-year student, but a stop at this center
will put you on the path to understanding!
Last but not
least, the Thielen Student Health Center on campus is the place to go in the
event you become ill or even if you need a prescription refilled. The health
center is a great on campus resource that can help you avoid commuting off
campus in the event of an emergency.
Perhaps most
important of all, we as peer mentors and staff are resources for you! Please
feel welcomed to ask us any question any time, because there really is no such
thing as a stupid question when it comes to transitioning into college life!
We’re here to help you make that transition a huge success! My email is coreenr@iastate.edu, please don’t
hesitate to contact me if you have any questions before classes start!
Since there
are truly innumerable amounts of resources at your fingertips on campus, the
following PDF can give you information on more campus resources that I don’t
have the space to explain here! http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/orientation/after/pdf/resources_and_services.pdf
I am
sincerely excited to meet you all in just a few weeks! Enjoy the rest of your
summer and GO STATE!
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