Springboard
to Success
So What is Springboard to Success?
• Provide some insight into
the SIUE experience
• Provide helpful tips to
avoid pitfalls and be
successful
• Help you and your parents
understand what you will
be experiencing here at
SIUE
What do you want to be when
you grow up?
• Explore options through
general education
courses and electives
• Be sure your course of
study is something you
love and want to do the
rest of your life
• Ask people at the
university about their
jobs
What is general education?
• It is not a way for SIUE
get more money out of
you
• It is not a pointless hoop
we require you to jump
through before you take
real classes
• We do not make you take
Biology and Philosophy to
ensure professors in
those disciplines have
something to do
Skills
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Thinking
Writing
Communication
Computer skills
and….
General Knowledge
• Natural Science and Math
• Social Science
• Fine Arts and Humanities
So what is General Education?
It provides you with a
core education knowledge, skills
and experience that
makes you a well
rounded individual,
intellectual, and
eventually employee
What are the warning signs
that I am struggling?
Success is all about balance
• 1 hour of class = 3 hours of study time
• Time management and study skills are vital for
success
• Faculty at SIUE have an open door policy
• Students here must be engaged to be successful
Engagement: Greek Life
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Scholarship
Leadership
Philanthropy
Brotherhood and
Sisterhood
• Social Activities
Engagement: Student
Organizations
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Leadership
Philanthropy
Scholarship
Service Learning
Social Activities
If you don’t know ask