Mentors & SI

I attended Biology Bootcamp in 2015 and can say that it mentally prepared me for the fall.  My advice to students is to come to class with a positive attitude willing to work hard.

I was a participant in Biology Bootcamp, faced with the daunting task of completing BISC 160/162. I had no idea on that first day of Bootcamp that I was in a room with people who would eventually become my best friends and study partners. Thanks to the connections I made and skills that I learned during bootcamp I have gone on to be successful in all of the science classes I have taken here at Ole Miss. I hope to meet all of you and help to make your experience as outstanding as mine was!

My advice to incoming freshman is that hard work and dedication pay off, and it is definitely worth it in the end. It is also important to utilize the resources offered to you by the department.

I thoroughly enjoyed Bio Bootcamp (2014) as a camper and took home a lot of great lessons for the classroom and everyday college life. I hope to be able to share the things I've learned and help incoming students take advantage of the many resources Bio Bootcamp has to offer!

In 2014, I participated in Biology Bootcamp in order to prepare myself for BISC160. Bootcamp equipped me for the course by initiating study groups, introducing material, and assisting in study skills. Last year, I served as a mentor for the program, and I loved getting to help other students and watch them grow throughout their freshman year.

My advice for any freshmen is to get involved with at least one club or organization that you're interested in and try to go out of your way to meet the older students, because they are a well of very valuable knowledge that can be extremely useful when it comes to picking classes and helping navigate your way through college.

I thought Bootcamp was great at helping me make good study habits like making practice tests and going to SI. I also made some great friends.

My advice to freshman starting school in the fall is to stay on top of studying, always go to office hours and never underestimate the difficulty level of BISC 160. If you’re studying really hard but your grade isn’t reflecting that then change what you’re doing, don’t get stuck in a rut. Take advantage of all the advice in biobootcamp, I promise it’s worth it.

My advice is to read the announced biology chapters in preparation for lecture. This will allow you to better understand the discussed material and take better notes.

I attended Biology Bootcamp in 2014, and I am so excited to be able to mentor this year! I plan to go to Dental School after graduating from Ole Miss in 2018. I enjoy being involved on campus, and I am a part of the Honors College where I serve as an ambassador and Greek Life!

I am a biology major and I am especially interested in genetics. My advice to incoming biology students is to work hard from day one, playing catch up is never fun or easy!

If I had one piece of advice for incoming freshmen it would be to make to sure to stay organized and on top of all your assignments. Even little things really add up in the end. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask! Best of luck during your first year.

I attended Bio Bootcamp in 2014 and found it to be an extremely rewarding experience. I credit a lot of my success in the BISC160/162 courses to the week I spent at Bio Bootcamp learning how to be a productive college student. My biggest advice is to be attentive at all times during lecture.

Sophomore. Get involved, make friends with people who you'd normally never even speak to, and go to office hours!!! And have fun!!

Hi! Pulling from my time in bootcamp last year, my advice to freshman is to think like a professor. Think about what you would ask, and then study what and why it would be on the exam!

Advice to Freshman: Don't stress out about the little things this upcoming year. Enjoy your first time as a college student, and make the most out of the amazing experience you are going to have at Ole Miss.

College is the busiest time of your lives, always make time to study!

The best advice I can offer the incoming freshman is to stay determined and not get discouraged.  This course is challenging and will often make you doubt yourself, but staying determined and not giving up can take you a long way.  Never be afraid to go to office hours or ask for help because it will pay off in the end.

I learned study and time management skills from Biology Bootcamp two years ago. This year as a mentor I am looking forward to leading students in the right direction in order to be successful biology students. Stay on top of your work and use available resources like SI sessions and office hours.

My advice to incoming freshman is "Things are going to happen. Your attitude in solving unexpected problems will dictate your experience throughout the semester. Take it one day at a time and enjoy the ride. It will be over before you know it."

My advice to upcoming freshmen is to go to as many office hours and SI sessions as you can!!! You will always learn something when you go!!