Academic Support with Whitney

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All right, y’all, it’s time to meet Whitney. She’s a senior here from Tyler, Texas. She’s a marketing major with a mass communication minor. And as a former homeschool student, she’s excited to talk about the academic support UT Tyler offers. You’re up, Whitney. Take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, everyone. When it was time to start looking for colleges, I toured UT Tyler and I immediately knew this was where I wanted to go. I wanted to find a university that would push me academically, but also provide support along the way, and UT Tyler offered both. In every step of my journey at UT Tyler, there have been people and resources to help me. During my freshman year, I found myself a bit overwhelmed with one of my courses, so I went to the tutoring center for help and I ended up making an A in that class. Beyond tutoring, the honors college also creates a community of support for students. I was assigned an upper class student as a mentor to help me adjust to college and to answer questions. My biggest source of support though has come from the faculty here. UT Tyler’s low student-to-faculty ratio provides me the opportunity to really get to know my professors and receive personalized mentorship from them. As I consider potential career paths, professors have asked if I’ve ever considered pursuing a PhD. Several professors have offered to do research with me, help me with my applications, write letters of recommendation, and to make themselves available for questions. It’s amazing having professors so invested in you and who want to help you figure out what comes next. UT Tyler has so many opportunities designed to help students thrive academically and prepare for their future careers. It’s an incredible advantage having so many resources to help you succeed. I know I’m prepared for the next steps, and I’m so grateful to all the people who’ve helped me get here. That’s it for me. Back to you, Alex.

– Wow, Whitney, we are so glad to hear that students are supported throughout their entire journey here at UT Tyler. From tutoring to mentorship, you have been supported. Thank you for sharing your story. Great job.