1. What obstacles have you overcome to get to this point in your college career?
• Personal Struggles
o Role conflict
o Motivation, confidence
o Transportation, childcare, mental health issues
• Educational Struggles
o How to be a “student” (organization, time management)
o Process issues (advising, financial aid, registration – lack of information, conflicting
information)
o Resources – (tutoring, labs, access – lack of information)
2. How did you overcome these obstacles?
• Social Support Systems
o Family, friends, other students
• College Resources
o Advisors, tutors, counseling, orientation
3. What resources were the most helpful to you?
• Campus academic resources – tutoring, SI, labs, ACCESS, library, AAMI, TRIO
• Student services – counseling, work study, clubs and organizations
• Faculty/staff
4. What would you consider was the most important factor that has contributed to your academic
success at STLCC?
• Faculty
• Campus clubs and organizations
• Tutoring/labs
• Peers
5. If you were going to give advice to someone you know who is interested in coming to STLCC, what
would you tell that person?
• Utilize campus resources
• Build relationships with faculty and peers
• Practical tips – scheduling, studying, purchasing books
6. What recommendations do you have to STLCC that would help the college support student
success?
• Simplify and increase the information regarding financial aid, advising, registering
• Increase academic and student resources (increase hours labs are open, tutors, childcare)