Mentors & SI

School should be your number 1 priority, but there is more to college than going to class and studying. Get involved, make friends, and have fun!!

Learn how to study. A lot of people don't know how when they get to college, but the best way to learn is just to try. You can always ask us mentors or your friends for study tips as well; studying is extremely important for success in college.

Find a routine that works for you and stick with it from day one. Once you gauge your capabilities and the demands of each class, having a study routine specialized for you makes approaching demanding classes much easier.

First, write down on paper a scheduled study plan for every test (start a week early at least). Second, go to office hours and get to know your professors/TA's. They want to help you and are great people to interact with! If you see me around and have any questions feel free to ask! Hotty Toddy!!

Always stay on top of work by reviewing notes, reading the textbook, and asking questions. Bio bootcamp prepared me very well for bio 160 and I made some really great friends when I did bootcamp! Make the most of all of your time and you'll do great too.

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.

Stay on top of your work for all courses taken in college, but especially for BISC 160/162. It is much easier to stay ahead on your work than it is to try and catch up once you are behind.

Study a little every day to stay on top of your work and go to office hours and SI. Even if you don't think you have questions, talking with other students will help you understand everything better and maybe reveal some questions you hadn't thought of before.

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.

College is actually extremely fun. Make sure to branch out, get involved, and have a good time. But always remember schoolwork comes first!

The BISC 160/162 coursework takes dedication to succeed. Finding your own preferred method of learning is key. Good luck and welcome to Ole Miss!

Hi! Pulling from my time in bootcamp, 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!

You will probably have to study a lot more than you did in high school. The best thing to do is try different study habits until you find what works for you to be as prepared for exams as possible.

Set a reasonable goal for your freshman year and do whatever it takes to reach it. Enjoy every minute even if it’s spent in the library. You’ll make some of your best friends pulling all-nighters!

Time management is a key. Learn quickly how to prioritize your engagements. It's okay to fall down in college, but make sure that you bounce back!

Have self-confidence and try your best; the Bio Bootcamp week, the BISC 160 course, and the first year of college will challenge you indefinitely, but if you believe in yourself and give your 110% always, you'll be surprised by what you're capable of achieving.

My advice for bootcampers is this- anyone can succeed in this course if you set your mind to it and aren't afraid of a little elbow grease.

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!!