SI Program Information

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I plan to travel and hopefully work at one of the Big 4 Accounting Firms.

What is your favorite campus resource?

The tutoring at the CORD & and Mullins 3rd floor!

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Hiking and camping!

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

My favorite thing about working at the SSC is getting to take part in helping students grow in their accounting knowledge and excel in their classes.

What's a fun fact about you?

I love powerlifting!

Why do you think SI is important?

SI is important for students to take initiative in their learning in a comfortable environment with a leader who is committed to their success.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I plan on attending a Physician Assistant program once I graduate from the U of A.

What is your favorite campus resource?

My favorite campus resource is the career resources at the SSC which helps students find the best path forward for their career goals.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Students should visit all the state parks in NWA, especially Devils Den.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

My favorite thing about working at the SSC is the opportunity to help students develop skills to succeed in all of their classes, not just biology.

What's a fun fact about you?

I am a licenced scuba diver!

Why do you think SI is important?

SI is important to both understand complex concepts from lecture, but also to build relationships with fellow students and develop productive learning and study skills that can be used for the rest of a students academic career.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Get a masters degree in Public Health and concentrate in epidemiology.

What is your favorite campus resource?

School can cause a lot of stress, so I think our mental health programs on campus are my favorite. I am a CAPS ambassador and have found that CAPS is a great resource that provides not only counseling but calming events during tough points of the semester.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Arkadia Retrocade! Super fun and only $5.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

Helping my peers understand topics in informal settings without the pressure that comes with large lecture halls.

What's a fun fact about you?

I'm really good at the geography game GeoGuessr!

Why do you think SI is important?

The key to understanding concepts is repeating them and having the opportunity to ask questions in a judgment free environment. SI allows students to learn through discussion and games, helping them perform better in their target class.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Going to graduate school to earn my masters in nursing!

What is your favorite campus resource?

Tutoring at the CORD

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Go hiking!

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

Making connections and getting to know new people.

What's a fun fact about you?

I was an international champion in competitive cheerleading.

Why do you think SI is important?

This course is hard so being able to hear an explanation from a student who took the course and got an A is super helpful and you get lots of study and memorization tips.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Medical School

What is your favorite campus resource?

HPER

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Mountain Biking

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

Connecting with students and faculty alike to learn from one another.

What's a fun fact about you?

I lived in Argentina for 8 months.

Why do you think SI is important?

SI gives students the opportunity to ask more and learn from peers they wouldn't be able to in large lecture halls.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I'm aiming to grad school, studying biochemistry and genetic engineering.

What is your favorite campus resource?

CAPS!

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

The Good Dog Café is a great, friendly study spot with lots of cute dogs.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

The camaraderie of the people around me.

What's a fun fact about you?

I've read over 75 novels and non-fiction works in the past year!

Why do you think SI is important?

The biggest thing that prevents student success is anxiety over not knowing material. This sort of mindset for perfect understanding hinders the true abilities of students, and SI is the ultimate safe space to unleash confusions about course materials and get help.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I plan on working in non-profits and attending grad school for non-profit management.

What is your favorite campus resource?

I love CAPS and all the free services they offer to encourage us students to take care of our mental health.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

I think everyone has to hike the Devil's Den yellow rock trail at least once.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

I am looking forward to working with a team of amazing and passionate people!

What's a fun fact about you?

I am a twin.

Why do you think SI is important?

I think SI is important because it provides students with an environment where they can work with their peers, develop study better study habits, and really get a grasp on difficult concepts.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Get a job as a nurse.

What is your favorite campus resource?

My favorite campus resource is SSC because it provides so much help and support for classes.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Go to Fayetteville's Farmers Market in the square!

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

Getting to help students be successful in their class.

What's a fun fact about you?

I was a two-time state champion powerlifter in the state of Louisiana.

Why do you think SI is important?

I think SI is important because it puts students in a smaller environment where they are more likely to ask questions because they feel confident in the smaller enviornment.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I plan to go to graduate school for a master's degree in conservation or environmental science.

What is your favorite campus resource?

My favorite campus resource is the writing center. They will help you with any form of writing, at any step of the process. Going to the writing center has greatly improved my confidence in my essays and assignments.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Everyone should go to the Fayetteville Farmer's Market!

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

I am excited to connect with other students and be a small part of their academic success!

What's a fun fact about you?

I taught myself to crochet from Youtube!

Why do you think SI is important?

I think SI can greatly lighten the load when it comes to challenging classes. SI can help break difficult content into manageable pieces and provide more chances for students to think about and absorb information.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I want to attend medical school and become a primary care physician.

What is your favorite campus resource?

The libraries! I get so much work done at Mullins.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

On snow days, go sledding by the football stadium or down Dickson. Also go to games!

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

I love working with students in the same position I used to be in. I get to meet amazing students each semester and develop collaborative learning skills together :)

What's a fun fact about you?

Over winter break, I went with a group of UARK students to remote Panama to serve in free medical clinics! Definitely one of the most rewarding and humbling experiences of my life.

Why do you think SI is important?

SI builds skills needed for future courses and introduces new perspectives to students. Science is really only mastered with practice, and students gain exposure in SI from their peers and SI leaders. SI also encourages students to build study habits and new learning techniques for future classes.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

To work as a nurse and attend optometry school.

What is your favorite campus resource?

Free tutoring in the SSC

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Go to a football game.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

Meeting all the students.

What's a fun fact about you?

I lived in Seattle for 10 years.

Why do you think SI is important?

It makes learning the subject actually fun while also introducing you to new people, and it makes it so that you can truly understand the class.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Obtain my MD/PhD

What is your favorite campus resource?

Mullins Library

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Hike Devils Den

What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?

Getting to watch students grow and mature throughout the semester.

What's a fun fact about you?

I am training for the Boston marathon!

Why do you think SI is important?

It offers students more exposure to the coursework and material, outside of the lecture. This allows them to gain a better understanding of what they are learning in class.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Med school

What is your favorite campus resource?

Pat Walker Health Center

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Go out to devils den for hiking

What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?

Getting to work with the rest of the chem 1 students

What's a fun fact about you?

Growing up I was on team USA Weightlifting and won four Junior Olympics in weightlifting.

Why do you think SI is important?

SI is important because it offers an opportunity to ask specific questions in a smaller setting than the huge lecture halls.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I plan to attend dental school in hopes of becoming an orthodontist.

What is your favorite campus resource?

Mullins Library

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Going to The Cross on Mount Sequoia and overlooking all of Fayetteville!

What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?

I'm excited to meet new people and be able to help students succeed in their learning.

What's a fun fact about you?

I've been to Turkey!

Why do you think SI is important?

I think SI is important because it allows students to work with their peers outside of a giant lecture and use different explanations and strategies to gain a deeper understanding on concepts.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Attend Dental School and become a pediatric dentist!

What is your favorite campus resource?

Mullins library is my go to study spot on campus.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

To definitely go hiking at devils den!

What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?

Just being able to help students succeed in a hard corse and help them reach their full academic potential!

What's a fun fact about you?

I love traveling, Hawaii is my favorite place to visit!

Why do you think SI is important?

It can become difficult being in a huge lecture for science classes on your own. I think SI is great because you get to have a small group of peers around you to help as well as being able to ask questions and learn in a smaller setting!

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Attend Dental School

What is your favorite campus resource?

Private study rooms in Mullins Library

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Explore the Ozarks!

What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?

Help students realize that there’s nothing that’s “not their thing” if they apply themselves.

What's a fun fact about you?

I played tennis in high school.

Why do you think SI is important?

Sometimes lecture isn’t enough to have a full understanding of a subject.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I plan on going to dental school and becoming an orthodontist.

What is your favorite campus resource?

My favorite campus resource is the Mullins library. It's a great place to study, take care of homework, or just relax.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

A bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville is go hiking or mountain biking, as those are some of my favorite things to do here.

What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?

I love being able to provide help to students, whether it's help with chemistry or college in general.

What's a fun fact about you?

I play drum set for the Hogwild band.

Why do you think SI is important?

SI helps students to get a deeper understanding of material through the use of dynamic activities and practice. It's also a smaller classroom environment, which allows for collaboration that isn't quite possible in large lectures.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

My primary focus post-graduation will be attending med school for cardiology (likely at UAMS), although I’d like to do some traveling in my upper twenties as well.

What is your favorite campus resource?

My favorite campus resource is the study rooms! You can reserve them at the union or library to create a focused environment for you and peers to review content. They help a lot of you need peace and quiet to study.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Attend a sports game of any sort! Academics should always be a priority, but our sporting events are a great way to relieve stress and meet new people.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

I’m excited to help people overcome personal obstacles within the curriculum in their class; Some courses can be intimidating and challenging at first, but I’m excited to watch people adapt and grow in regards to learning strategies and confidence for the future.

What's a fun fact about you?

I am Japanese, although most people cannot tell until I smile.

Why do you think SI is important?

My STEM classes included an average of around 150 students within each lecture. Large class sizes drastically impact the pacing and intimacy of your learning experience (they may move more quickly or only broadly cover content); SI is a great opportunity to ask questions on content misunderstandings, study strategies, and even regain a more face-to-face style learning environment for those that prefer it.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Right now, I am not sure.

What is your favorite campus resource?

Creative Community in Adohi.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

MAMAKA BOWLSSS! So good!

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

I have always liked being there, especially studying with a Starbucks drink in a cute booth.

What's a fun fact about you?

I own a lot of pair of crocs. I try to wear different ones everyday.

Why do you think SI is important?

I think collaborating with your peers really helps with learning information in different ways.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Chiropractic School

What is your favorite campus resource?

Resume Workshops

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Go camp in the ozarks.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

I think my favorite thing will be meeting so many students from everywhere and who are different ages than me!

What's a fun fact about you?

Me and my sister practically have the same name.

Why do you think SI is important?

It's crucial to be able to clear up confusion, and to ask questions that you won't be able to ask in a big lecture!

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

After graduation, I plan to either pursue a career as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant!

What is your favorite campus resource?

The student success center has so many great resources from the writing studio to tutoring!

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Everyone should visit Fayetteville's Funky Flea Market!

What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?

I'm excited to work directly with students and help them achieve their academic goals!

What's a fun fact about you?

I love to travel! So far I have been to over 20 national parks in the United States and 7 countries.

Why do you think SI is important?

SI is such a great resource for students taking difficult classes at the U of A. The extra reinforcement of material as well as collaboration with peers helps students to achieve mastery in these courses. I have taken 3 classes that required SI and they were amazing in helping me to understand the material.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

I hope to spend some time doing international humanitarian work, then go to law school.

What is your favorite campus resource?

The UREC bouldering wall.

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Go to Devil’s Den State Park.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

Helping students succeed in challenging courses.

What's a fun fact about you?

I was a member of my high school’s drumline.

Why do you think SI is important?

I think SI is important because it gives students opportunities to practice and implement concepts they learned during lecture time.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Attend medical school in order to become an OB/GYN

What is your favorite campus resource?

Mullins Library

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Go to Mount Sequoyah at night! It’s gorgeous.

What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?

Helping students achieve their goals in their class.

What's a fun fact about you?

Celine Dion and I share a birthday!

Why do you think SI is important?

It gives students an opportunity to reinforce concepts learned in class which is great study tool.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Get a job working as a forensic scientist in a state crime lab.

What is your favorite campus resource?

Mullins Library

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Ride the razorback greenway.

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

Helping others not make the same mistakes I did in a difficult class.

What's a fun fact about you?

I love sewing and crochet.

Why do you think SI is important?

It gives students the opportunity to to practice material in a small group setting and get advice from someone who was once in their shoes.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Go to medical school!

What is your favorite campus resource?

Mullins Library is always a great spot to get work done!!

What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?

Shop at Fayetteville Funky Flea Market!!

What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?

Giving back to the campus community and helping students succeed in their classes!

What's a fun fact about you?

One time I won a food eating competition at IHOP.

Why do you think SI is important?

SI gives students the opportunity to collaborate with other students and ask questions to better understand the material!