On campus, my go-to resource is the Engineering Learning Initiatives (ELI). One of my biggest fears going into Cornell was that I might fall behind or not know as much as other students in my classes. On a Zoom call before enrolling in classes for my first semester at Cornell, I learned about a class called Academic Excellence Workshop through ELI. This 1-credit, student-led supplemental math class was designed to help students practice solving problems. It was one of the best choices I made — not only did it help me immensely in my class, but I also met one of my closest friends there. I also discovered that ELI offers free, one-on-one tutoring that you can schedule at your convenience to help you feel prepared before exams. These resources support me not only in my classes but also in my research. Through ELI, I received a grant to stay in Ithaca and conduct research over the summer, which was one of my favorite experiences at Cornell so far.
What are your go-to campus resources? How did you discover them?