Alexis

Alexis graduated from Harold Washington College in the Spring of 2014 with a concentration in social work. She plans to return to school to get a degree in early childhood education. She is a first-generation college student. After high school, she went away to a four-year college, but ended up dropping out because when she hit an academic obstacle, she didn’t know to reach out to others for support and ended up feeling isolated. When she restarted at the City Colleges, she came with a new perspective and now considers asking for help to be a necessary part of being a successful college student. Alexis found the Writing Lab, and her classmates to be helpful resources.

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Introduction & Background 0:00

Your Big "WHY" for Going to College 0:55

Experience Going to a 4-Year First 1:18

Picking a Major 3:15

What would be your recommendation to someone trying to pick a major? 4:18

Staying Motivated & Connected to Your Big "WHY" 4:45

The Biggest Obstacle You Faced 5:12

What would you advise students with similar setbacks? 5:48

Asking for Help 6:24

Final advice to students? What is your message to students wondering if they should ask for help? 7:25

rioritizing Time 8:05

Resources & Supports: Writing Lab 8:42

How would you define success? 9:36

What is the purpose of a college education? 9:44

Resources & Supports: Peers 9:55

Resources & Supports: Clubs & Organizations 10:40

Message to Students 10:56

Message to Faculty: Most Influential Professor 12:11

Message to Faculty: How to be Approachable 12:41