学术 & 职业支持
多层支撑体系
You'll benefit from the perspective 和 knowledge of a multi-layered support system during your time on campus. We match all our students with an academic 和 staff advisor as well as a student mentor.
学术顾问
These advisors can help steer you academically 和 professionally with the following types of questions.
- 学术 Direction—Which courses should I take? 我应该主修什么? Which research opportunity should I pursue?
- 职业生涯 Direction—What are career paths for someone with my talents 和 interests? 你能给我介绍一个实习工作吗?
- 在进行职前培训 & Graduate Programs—How do I make sure I'm on track for dentistry school? What graduate programs would boost my career?
员工的顾问
Your staff advisor is a member of our staff who is easily accessible to you. 对住房有问题吗? 需要帮助填写表格? 想要联系咨询师? 你的员工顾问可以帮助指导你.
同行的导师
这是一个经历过你的人. Our student success leaders are some of our top students who are passionate about helping the next wave of Koalas.
计划一个你会喜欢的职业
职业生涯 services are free 和 available to you the moment you set foot on campus. Prepare for a rewarding career with our robust services:
- 职业咨询 & 评估
- 重新开始。 & 求职信协助
- 模拟面试
- 实习,跟随 & 从实践经验中学习
- 人才招聘会往往会 & 信息会议
- 工作网络 & 配售
- 研究生申请指导
- 校友联系
首都优势
Going to college in a capital city has its perks. Government roles are plentiful, plus businesses 和 non-profits are drawn to settle near the action. 看看最近的学生在哪里实习:
- 蓝十字蓝盾
- 哥伦比亚市市长奖学金
- 哥伦比亚大都会机场
- Epworth早期干预中心
- 中部地区的女童子军
- Palmetto自闭症干预
- 中部地区性创伤服务中心
- 南卡罗来纳州执法部门
- South Carolina Department of 健康 和 Human Services
- 南卡罗来纳州医院协会
- 塔普斯艺术中心
- 合作部
- 泰勒经纪公司
- W.S. 铰刀,注册会计师
第一年的经历
Here are a few of the many ways we ensure our first-year students start strong.
支持顾问 & 导师
Work closely with an advisor who specializes in helping first-year students. +, learn about study skills, time management, 和 campus activities from your peer mentor.
上片 & 取向
Cover a broad range of topics during virtual pre-orientation 和 in-person orientation. You'll get access to the resources you need before you even start classes.
成功策略课程
You'll take a class called LA-100 that helps you navigate your first semester with topics on: campus resources, 生涯探索, 社区建设, 和更多的.
成功的教练
We'll walk alongside you, helping you to reflect on your strengths 和 passions. You'll create a four-year plan to reach your goals.
成功的社交活动
Get insights on topics like study skills, reading strategies, test taking, 和 wellness. These workshops are offered all fall, multiple times a week.
第一代大学生
Being a first-generation college student means you're the first person in your household to attend college. It may mean that you're navigating unfamiliar processes, but it can also be a tremendous source of pride. We're proud of our first-gen students—see how we position you for success here.
常见问题
- Where can I find support as a first-generation student?
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Like all our students, you'll be assigned an academic 和 一个员工顾问，外加一个同事导师. These advisors can help you with your academic questions as well as provide support for all aspects of college life. You're in a great position to succeed at a small school like 哥伦比亚大学 because we have the resources 和 the b和width to know 和 care for each student.
- How can I prepare academically for college?
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- 研讨会: Develop consistent study habits 和 good time management skills. We offer numerous workshops on these topics 和更多的 throughout the fall semester. 请查看 学生成功资源 了解更多.
- 教授: 在课堂上提问, be sure you underst和 your assignments 和 develop relationships with your professors. 他们渴望了解你，帮助你.
- 顾问: Gain perspective from your advisors 和 use the many resources available to you on campus, 像辅导, 学习小组, 和更多的.
- What can I do to make the most of my college experience?
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努力工作，并在此过程中提出问题. If you're not familiar with the process or certain terminology, don't hesitate to discuss it with your advisor, 一位教授, 甚至是你的同学.
Lean on your advisors because they're especially aware of all the resources available on campus. +, they've worked with numerous first-generation students 和 underst和 the unique situations you face.
- Are there scholarships or financial 援助 options specifically for first-generation students?
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金融援助
申请后, you can start the 财政援助流程 by filling out the "FAFSA" (Free Application for Federal Student 援助), 哪一个决定了联邦贷款, 援助, 以及你有资格获得的资助. 了解更多有关 财政援助流程.
奖学金
While none of our scholarships are specifically designated for first-gen students, 线上澳博提供一系列的 scholarship opportunities for all students. High-achieving students as well as students with lower high school GPAs but high aspirations are eligible for scholarships. Athletic, Art, Dance, Music, 和 State-Based opportunities may also apply to you. 应用ing early is the key to being eligible for the most scholarship support.