The Importance of Visiting Your Advisers!

Are you a student that visits their adviser?

If the answer is no then I am going to explain three key reasons as to why it is imperative that students visit their advisers at least once a semester.

First, advisers are there to help us organize our schedules each semester. They tell students how many credits we should take each semester depending on that students situation. In addition, they inform each student of which courses they should take in each area while explaining why these courses are necessary for the degree of your choice.

As a freshmen, I was nervous and hesitant to build my school schedule for my first semester in college! When I learned that advisers are there to help you build your schedules each semester in order to keep you on track to graduate I felt relieved and excited to begin my college career.

Secondly, advisers are there to keep students on track to graduate within a four year period with the amount of credits necessary. Advisers meet with students to discuss how they are doing in their courses and they explain the next steps to complete the following semester. They spend the time necessary to make sure the students understand where they are academically.

Thirdly, advisers seem to also be able to put students into contact with individuals who can help them further their education. For example, advisers can give students information about who to get in contact with regarding internships while explaining where they would fit in their schedule. Also, they can give their opinions on certain classes based on their contact with other students who have taken them which is extremely helpful!

Some students try to organize their schedules on their own; however, it is much easier, less time consuming and stress relieving to visit an advisor!

Meeting with your advisor is key to successful completion of your degree!!

If the opportunity for help is there, take advantage of it!