| Peer Coach | Major & Minor | College Success Tips | Coaching Sessions Offered | Personal Availability Link | Keywords (hidden column) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Zander (Capstone Scholar) | International Business and Management (Majors), French (Minor) | "Set a weekly time to write down your upcoming assignments. My favorite curriculum name for money management is Basic Budgeting." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Terell Whitehead (Former Transfer Student) | Mathematics and Secondary Education (Major), History (Minor) | "Always try to study for at least 1 week before an exam!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Adrienne Valente | Accounting and Entrepreneurship (Majors) | "Block out study times as if they were classes so you always have time to get things done!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Marly Stewart (Capstone Scholar) | Biological Sciences and English (Majors) | "Making an assignment tracker/planner at the beginning of the semester is a great way to stay aware of any important deadlines, assignments, and exams that you'll have throughout the semester." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Sandra Sliwka (Honors Student) | Biological Sciences (Major), Psychology (Minor) | "Put everything in your Google Calendar!!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Zach Shores (Capstone Scholar) | Finance and Operations & Supply Chain Management (Majors), Data Analytics (Minor) | "Instead of just rereading your notes, test yourself regularly. Cover your notes and try to recall the information from memory, use flashcards, or answer practice questions. Actively retrieving information helps you remember it for longer and prepares you better for exams." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Colin Schmidt | Exercise Science (Major) | "Try to learn as much as possible about the lesson before you go into class and also try your best to get to know your professors." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Kyra Templin | Finance and Operations & Supply Chain Management (Majors) | "Use some sort of planner to stay on top of your work." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Elena Pueschel | Biological Sciences (Major), Psychology (Minor) | "Achieving academic success is heavily tied to adaptability. If one study habit or strategy does not work, that is completely okay! Keep trying, and you will find what works for you." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Lily O'Brien (Honors Student) | International Business and Finance (Majors), French and Data Science (Minors) | "Find peers to connect with in class to hold you accountable and make studying more enjoyable!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Kya' Miller | Exercise Science (Major), Psychology (Minor) | "Plan your schedule ahead of time using tools like Google Calendar or Outlook. Schedule dedicated study sessions as well as mandatory breaks to stay organized, manage your time effectively, and avoid burnout." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Madison McGettigan | Finance and Marketing (Majors), Product Management (Minor) | "When studying for an exam, take a look at ALL of the resources given to you and utilize them to the fullest." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Nico Mazella (Capstone Scholar) | Finance and Marketing (Majors), Sport and Entertainment Management (Minor) | "To-do lists are a lifesaver. They help me stay on task and productive through the day." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Gabriela Roman-Martinez (First-Generation Student) | Chemical Engineering (Major), Business Administration (Minor) | "Google Calendar and Excel will be your best friends when it comes to organization!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Ethan Lichter (Capstone Scholar) | Finance and Risk Management & Insurance (Majors) | "Don’t wait until the last second to study for an exam, especially finals." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Hayley Lawrence (Capstone Scholar) | Cardiovascular Technology (Major), Neuroscience (Minor) | "If you have never tried using Google Calendar before, it would be my number one tip to stay organized! It is free and allows you to add in all of your classes, extracurriculars, daily activities, assignments, and more. The app and widget also help you to keep up with your schedule on the go and get notifications." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Leah Lacovara (Honors Student) | International Business and Real Estate (Majors), Spanish (Minor) | "Integrate studying into other activities to avoid feeling like you have to invest “extra” time into studying! For example, listening to lecture recordings/video assignments while doing chores." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Kylar Klein (Capstone Scholar) | Cardiovascular Technology (Major), Leadership Studies (Minor) | "My biggest academic tip would be to always make sure to give yourself enough time to review before exams. And my biggest tip for how to review is to make practice exams for yourself and go through them as if you were sitting in a real exam. This will help you to figure out what areas of the subject you understand well, and what areas need more review." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Conor Kitley | Psychology (Majors), Business Administration (Minor) | "My favorite tool I discovered during my time at UofSC has been my Google Sheets assignment tracker. It is crucial to keep track of everything that is on your plate, as we are all very busy college students. Having one place to store all my assignments helps me reduce stress and manage tasks more effectively. I suggest that all students create an assignment tracker, whether on Google Sheets or not, as it has helped me tremendously with time management and in ensuring all my assignments are submitted by their due dates." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Carleigh Jones (Opportunity Scholars Program Student) | Exercise Science (Major), Business Administration and Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior (Minors) | "My biggest piece of advice is to read textbook chapters/watch videos on topics prior to attending class. This has helped me know what I am confused about and what I need to ask questions about in class." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Ansley Jansen | Marketing and Finance (Majors), French Studies (Minor) | "I've always found it helpful to be as organized as possible when it comes to school, particularly when it comes to assignment due dates and exam dates. Whether this looks like using a digital or physical planner, I think it's worth it to invest time and energy into creating an organized calendar for each semester's course load. This will help you manage your time and prioritize assignments." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Managment Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Reese Holland (Capstone Scholar) | International Business and Marketing (Majors), Spanish (Minor), Data Analytics (Concentration) | "Get in the habit of using a calendar. Staying on top of deadlines, exams, and commitments will help you succeed in college and build the time management skills expected in most careers." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Nia Hodge | Nursing - Lower Division (Major), Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior (Minor) | "My tips for academic success are to manage your time wisely and avoid waiting until the last minute to complete assignments or study for exams. Pacing yourself is key! Also, don't be afraid to reach out for help if you're struggling in a course or with school in general. Some of my favorite ways to study are using Quizlet+ and study groups." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Erin Haverty | Biological Sciences (Major), Neuroscience (Minor) | "After each lecture, go over your notes! Whether that be rewriting them, making a Quizlet for new material, or simply reading over them again, a little goes a long way! This way, you'll be less overwhelmed for when exams come up. " | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Riley Guy | Nursing - Upper Division (Major) | "Try active learning instead of passive studying. Practice recalling information without your notes, teach concepts to a friend, or work through practice questions to strengthen your understanding!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Juliana Guglielmi (Capstone Scholar) | International Business & Marketing (Majors), Spanish (Minor), Product Management (Concentration) | "One study tip that always helps me is writing down everything I can remember about a topic before looking at my notes. This active recall technique helps reinforce what I already know, strengthen my memory, and quickly identify what I still need to focus on before an exam." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Deidre Graham | Public Health (Major), Women's and Gender Studies (Minor) | " Give yourself grace. College is a journey, and it's okay if your plans change along the way. Stay consistent, ask for help when you need it, and remember that success isn't about being perfect—it's about showing up, putting in the effort, and being the best version of yourself. Find the study habits, time management strategies, and routines that work best for you because success doesn't look the same for everyone. Whether it's using active recall, practice questions, flashcards, a digital planner, or a calendar to stay organized, find the tools that help you prepare for exams and stay on track. Most importantly, don't forget to make time for yourself, your hobbies, and the people who bring you joy. A healthy balance is just as important as your grades." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Lara Glasser (Capstone Scholar) | Business Economics and Accounting (Majors) | "Staying organized and prioritizing time management is so important for limiting stress and succeeding academically. There are so many resources available to help, take advantage of them!" | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Raquel Carranza Garcia (First-Generation Student, Opportunity Scholars Program Student) | Exercise Science and Psychology (Majors) | "My biggest piece of advice is to use a planner to keep track of everything such as coursework and important extracurricular dates! This allows you to be able to keep everything in one spot and helps manage your time by allowing you to form a complete schedule!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Rafa Freitas | International Business and Finance (Major) | "Hard work beats talent." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Charlotte Fisher | Cardiovascular Technology (Major) | "College can be stressful, but good time management can help ease the stress. Use a planner or a digital calendar to help you stay on top of your assignments and be less stressed!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Check out an Accountability Group | |
| Abigail Dibling (Capstone Scholar) | Nursing - Lower Division (Major), Dance & Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior (Minors) |
"Put everything into a calendar of some sort, even the smallest things! Create a 7-day study plan and map out content for exam review!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Check out an Accountability Group | |
| Allie DuBon (Capstone Scholar) | Psychology (Major), Public Relations and Advertising (Minors) | "Study smarter, not longer. Break big assignments into smaller tasks and give yourself enough time to prepare for exams!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Emma Cumby (Honors Student) | Public Health (Major), Francophone Studies (Minor) | "The most important study tip I have learned in college is studying at least a week in advance for any exam! Not only do you better grasp the material, but studying in advance also ensures you can get proper rest before an exam and balance all the other different aspects of your life." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Landon Chwalek (Capstone Scholar) | Finance (Major), Business Analytics (Minor) | "Protect your well-being during busy weeks. When stress starts to build, focus on the next manageable step instead of everything you need to do at once. Taking short breaks, getting enough sleep, eating regularly, and reaching out for support can help you stay focused and avoid burnout." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Kyle Burhenne | Risk Management & Insurance and Real Estate (Major) | "Always keep a planner!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Leo Bruneves | Finance and Business Economics (Major) | "Never get caught up in thinking, "There's too much—I don't even know where to start." The best thing you can do when you're overwhelmed is to break it down and tackle it piece by piece, rather than becoming paralyzed by the workload." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Sierra Borden (Honors Student) | International Business and Accounting (Majors), Spanish (Minor) | "Take advantage of school resources!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Bella Blachford (First-Generation College Student) | Biological Sciences (Major), Chemistry (Minor) | "Get a head start on a form of time management- it will reduce your stress and truly help you manage your workload on top of your outside life!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Anna Barber (Capstone Scholar) | Human Resource Management and Operations and Supply Chain Management (Majors), Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior (Minor) | "My biggest academic tip is to start preparing for exams well before the test date instead of cramming the night before. Breaking the material into smaller study sessions helps you understand and remember the information much better. Being prepared also reduces stress and gives you more confidence on exam day." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Madi Banks (First-Generation College Student) | Operations and Supply Chain Management (Majors) | "Using your time wisely is the best way to get ahead!" | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Adeline Autry | Nursing - Upper Division (Major), Military Science (Minor) | "Embrace whiteboards and active recall learning by acting like you’re teaching others the topics you’re learning! Also utilize AI like Google NotebookLM to create study tools and practice tests." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Lauren Arthurs (First-Generation College Student, Honors Student) | Accounting and Entrepreneurship Management (Majors) | "Studying a little bit every day allows for greater retention than cramming! After class, review your notes and work through challenging concepts so when it rolls around to your exam, you start your studying confident." | Academic Success Coaching, First Generation Success Coaching, Money Management Coaching | Personal Availability Link | |
| Isabella Allen | Environmental Science (Major) | "Use an Assignment Tracker Template on Google Sheets or Excel to keep track of readings, exams, assignments, or anything that is due, in order to be prepared for class and stay on top of things." | Academic Success Coaching | Personal Availability Link |