Student Success and Support with Kadrian

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Kadrian is here to share all the ways Wichita State has supported her. Student success doesn’t just happen in the classroom. WSU takes a multifaceted student-centered approach to creating wraparound services that ensure every shocker thrives. From comprehensive advising and career services to mental health support and financial aid counseling, the university is dedicated to addressing the holistic needs of its students. Kadrian, tell us more.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, friends. I chose Wichita State for its partnerships with local hospitals and clinics, hands-on educational opportunities and emphasis on inclusive excellence. Every member of our faculty and staff is dedicated to the success of each student and I feel fully supported in my academic journey. Wichita State offers preseason academic programs like Passage to Success, Shocker Engineering Academy, and Immersive Leadership Institute, which helps students prepare for college life, expand their networks, and learn about research opportunities. Students can also connect with mentors in their field and meet with them periodically to discuss their academic progress and career paths. My job as a peer advisor at the Shocker Career Accelerator has allowed me to help students by reviewing their resumes, conducting mock interviews, and connecting them to other resources on campus, such as free professional headshots and business attire to establish their personal brand and get their dream jobs. WSU is fully invested in student success and the new Shocker Success Center puts dozens of resources under one roof. Tutoring, the writing center, the math lab, tech help, military and veteran services, a food pantry and so much more are all conveniently located in the heart of the WSU campus. We all know that it takes more than books and tutoring to be truly successful in college. The Student Wellness Center provides physical and mental health care to ensure that Shockers can be their best both inside and outside the classroom. As if that wasn’t enough WSU also provides free memberships to the YMCA on campus as well as 10 others across the Wichita area. Wichita State is a hidden gem. Thanks to the abundance of support, I have grown so much as an individual and made connections that will distinguish and propel me forward in my career. Back to you, Alex.

– That’s great, Kadrian. Wichita State takes its commitment seriously to foster student success. Every faculty and staff member believes that every student has the potential to achieve greatness and they invest in the resources and opportunities needed to make that potential a reality. Thanks again, Kadrian.